SPECIALIST MECHANIC - HVAC

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Specialist Mechanic - HVAC to perform inspection, maintenance, and repair of hospital HVAC systems, ensuring reliable climate control across facilities.

The role requires 3-5 years of experience, a high school diploma or technical training, and a Universal Refrigerant License; your work supports safety, code compliance, and smooth hospital operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience required.
• Must have basic knowledge of HVAC theory and working principles as normally acquired through completion of technical high school courses and/or vocational school courses.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, install, and perform preventive maintenance on hospital HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and respond to service calls.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and support hospital operations during emergencies.

Skills

HVAC theory

Blueprint reading

3-5 years experience

Education

High school diploma

Technical or vocational school training

Universal Refrigerant License

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Blueprints reading

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

A Specialist Mechanic - HVAC performs inspection, maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance of hospital HVAC, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and control systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Troubleshoots equipment issues, responds to service calls, conducts system testing and air exchange monitoring, and maintains related tools and supplies. Ensures compliance with safety standards. Supports hospital operations by responding to emergency codes, assisting with security and restraint policies, and contributing to a safe, efficient, and team-oriented work environment.

Experience Required

• 3-5 years' experience required.
• Must have basic knowledge of HVAC theory and working principles as normally acquired through completion of technical high school courses and/or vocational school courses.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Completion of technical or vocational school required.

License/Certification Requirements

• Universal Refrigerant License.
• Valid Driver's License.