Senior HVAC Technician - Fort Wayne - Full Time Days

Indiana University Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health’s Fort Wayne Hospital is seeking an experienced HVAC technician to operate, troubleshoot, install and repair heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems across facilities. You will handle AHUs, freezers, laminar flow systems, HEPA filters and related controls, while mentoring teammates and leading small projects.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial or commercial maintenance, Universal CFC, and strong knowledge of codes and blueprints.

Qualifications

• 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 knowledge of codes and regulations (OSHA, Joint Commission).
• Requires reading and interpreting complex blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in industrial or commercial maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, install, troubleshoot and repair heating, cooling, ventilation, refrigeration electromechanical equipment and HVAC systems.
• Inspect and service AHUs, freezers, walk-in refrigerators, laminar flow systems and HEPA filtering.
• Coordinate or lead project planning when necessary.
• Train colleagues and provide team leadership as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and act as first point of contact for maintenance issues.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical repair

Reading blueprints

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Approved apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Building automation systems

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.