Senior HVAC Technician - Fort Wayne - Full Time Days

IU Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Fort Wayne is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to operate, install, troubleshoot and repair heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems across hospital facilities. Candidates should understand AHUs, VAV boxes, and laminar flow equipment.

The role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Universal CFC, and the ability to read schematics and blueprints. On-site work with steady schedule; on-call coverage may begin in May 2027.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• Requires Universal CFC certification.
• Deep knowledge of electrical, electronics, mechanical HVAC systems.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and diagrams.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate, install, troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment.
• Preventative maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Be first point of contact for maintenance issues.
• Coordinate or lead project planning when necessary.
• Train colleagues and provide leadership to the team.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Hours: Monday-Friday 7a-3:30pm (Weekend and on call coverage will start in May 2027)

Location: Fort Wayne Hospital

Job Summary

Operates, installs, troubleshoots and repairs all heating, cooling, ventilation, refrigeration related electromechanical equipment and HVAC related systems throughout various facilities. Inspects, troubleshoots and repairs HVAC electrical, electronics, pneumatics and mechanical applications of systems. Applies understanding of how to operate the following, but not limited to, air handling units (AHU's), freezers, walk-in refrigerators, special room air balancing (i.e. isolation systems and laminar flow systems), laminar flow systems motor controllers, HEPA filtering requirements, and electronic, HVAC/VAV boxes. Coordinates or leads project planning when necessary. Trains colleagues on various skills and tasks. Acts as a resource or mentor to colleagues and provides general leadership to the team. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building automation system control
• Preventative maintenance for HVAC system
• First call for maintenance issues
• Knowledge of geothermal system

Must Have:

• Healthcare setting experience
• Industrial or Commercial experience
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Universal CFC

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's Degree in applicable discipline or approved apprenticeship preferred.
• Requires Universal CFC.
• Requires advanced knowledge of electrical, electronics, mechanical equipment repair and HVAC related systems.
• Requires current knowledge of various federal; state; local; OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and Joint Commission codes and regulations.
• Requires advanced knowledge of HVAC codes applicable to hospitals.
• Requires the ability to read and interpret information from complex blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience working in industrial or commercial maintenance is preferred.