MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN -HVAC

Catholic Health Services; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Miami is looking for a Maintenance Technician – HVAC to support facility maintenance. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC systems, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting with general repairs. Candidates should have a high school diploma and hands-on experience in HVAC. This position requires good communication skills and the ability to follow safety protocols. The company offers a dynamic work environment focused on health and safety.

Qualifications

• Formal training or hands-on experience in HVAC, including PTAC units, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of basic refrigeration and air conditioning principles, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and PTAC systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Manage work requests using maintenance software.

Skills

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

General building repairs

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC maintenance software

Job description

Summary & Objective

The Maintenance Technician – HVAC supports overall facility maintenance with primary responsibility for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining PTAC and other HVAC equipment, while also assisting with general building repairs to ensure a safe, comfortable, and compliant environment for our healthcare environment.

Essential Functions

HVAC / PTAC Systems

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the facility’s HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, and PTAC systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on PTAC and other HVAC equipment (filters, coils, performance checks).
• Respond to comfort calls and equipment alarms; diagnose issues and complete timely repairs.

General Maintenance

• Perform minor plumbing, electrical, soldering, and carpentry repairs (patching/painting walls, roofs, windows, ceilings).
• Clear blockages in toilets, sinks, and other drainage.
• Support maintenance of building systems and equipment as directed by the Maintenance Director or designee.

Work Order Management

• Manage work requests using maintenance software, accurately documenting work performed, parts used, and time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

• Participates in staff in-service training
• Provides orientation to new employees as needed.
• Floats to other units/facilities as assigned to support maintenance and HVAC needs.
• Follows all safety precautions
• Maintain mandatory skill updates
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stairs or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently work in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Formal training or hands‑on experience in HVAC, including PTAC units, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of basic refrigeration and air conditioning principles, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language