HVAC Equipment Operator

Cetechs • Nashville, TN

22d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking skilled Air Conditioning Operators to support hospital HVAC and building systems at the TVHS VA Medical Center. This role ensures critical climate control for patient care areas, labs, operating rooms, and technical spaces.
Schedule & Work Environment
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Shifts include 1600–2400 and 2400–0800
Emergency on-call availability required (up to 30 additional hours per employee annually)
Required to work federal holidays if scheduled
Onsite hospital environment
Training Requirements
Minimum 45 days of onsite training before working independently
Training schedule typically Monday–Friday, 0800–1600
Continued employment depends on successful training completion

Requirements

• 12+ months commercial HVAC/building operations experience (more preferred)
• EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification
• Ability to pass VA background check and obtain VA badge (Real ID required)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hospital or large facility systems strongly preferred
• Building Automation Systems (Siemens Desigo preferred)
• Centrifugal and reciprocating chillers (up to ~3,000 tons)
• Cooling towers and condenser systems
• Air handling units and pneumatic tube systems
• Basic plumbing and electrical systems
• Fire alarm and monitoring systems

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor multi-zone air conditioning plants
• Start, stop, and adjust chillers, pumps, and air handling equipment
• Maintain temperature and environmental controls for critical medical areas
• Perform hourly inspections and log system readings
• Respond to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building service emergencies
• Perform weekly and monthly preventative maintenance
• Maintain cleanliness of fan rooms and mechanical spaces
• Communicate issues during shift hand-offs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed