HVAC Mechanic I

Texas Children's Hospital•Houston, TX

About The Position

The HVAC Mechanic I performs scheduled preventive maintenance and on-demand repairs for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and associated systems in hospital or clinic facilities. The role helps maintain a safe environment and reliable equipment operation while following departmental, hospital, and regulatory requirements. The mechanic inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment; documents work; coordinates with leadership and other personnel; and helps ensure repairs meet customer needs and applicable codes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following licenses: AC/Refrigeration Contractor (ACR) from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; HVAC State A with C endorsement (HVACAWC) from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; HVAC State B with E endorsement (HVACBWE) from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; Stationary Engineer, 1st Grade (STATENG1), 2nd Grade (STATENG2), or 3rd Grade (STATENG3) from the City of Houston.
Three years of experience as an HVAC service-related technician.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems related to HVAC maintenance and repairs.
Ability to use HVAC tools, materials, and different types of solder.
Basic algebra, geometry, and statistics skills.
Knowledge of condensate pump and fan coil unit components and operation.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.
High-rise HVAC systems experience.
Refrigeration certification.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment and associated systems to support a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Repair failed equipment according to established standards and within acceptable timeframes.
Notify appropriate leadership, departmental personnel, and Service Response Center Operators of equipment shutdowns.
Document equipment problems, failures, and completed work accurately in work orders.
Report major equipment failures and malfunctions to management.
Assist with, oversee, or inspect repairs and modifications performed by contractors.
Complete the Unit 200 Competency Checklist, including responses to fire alarms, Incident Management Team events, utility losses, and elevator emergencies, and communicate effectively with leadership.
Use troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in HVAC maintenance and repairs.
Identify and appropriately use HVAC tools, materials, and different types of solder.
Apply basic algebra, geometry, and statistics skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of condensate pump and fan coil unit components and operation.
Ensure work meets customer needs and applicable code requirements and supports a safe environment.
Keep rework due to negligence below 4%.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external customers and complete tasks effectively while minimizing disruption.
Meet hospital attendance and punctuality requirements, demonstrate respect for others, and maintain a positive attitude.
Follow the departmental dress code and maintain a professional appearance.
Communicate clearly and thoroughly with customers and coworkers and respond promptly to hospital communications.
Provide complete documentation required by management and authorities having jurisdiction, including work order documentation.
Follow the departmental communication plan to understand and respond appropriately to job performance requirements and employee expectations.
Plan, organize, and coordinate small projects, work from blueprints, and prepare project estimates.
Manage individual inventory according to departmental inventory management and control requirements.
Maintain HVAC equipment and procedure documentation manuals.
Demonstrate initiative, accept responsibility for decisions, remain calm during crises, and willingly share knowledge.
Participate in required hospital and departmental training.
Perform other hospital duties within expectations established by management.