HVAC Mechanic

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare•Sells, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Mechanic installs, services, and repairs new and existing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and cooling systems in accordance with building and safety codes and regulations. The position is located at TONHC and works under the general supervision of the Facility Manager or Operations & Maintenance Supervisor. The employee is required to be on-call in a 24/7 operation and may need to temporarily relocate to other TONHC facilities, including Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, Casa Grande, and San Xavier Health Center. Work includes HVAC installation, repair, inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical components, brazing, sheet-metal fabrication, and maintaining equipment and building systems. The employee uses HVAC and electrical tools and test equipment, interprets gauges, charts, schematics, and related materials, follows safety requirements, and maintains reports and records using a computer. The role also requires ongoing technical learning, teamwork, customer service, travel, and the ability to work extended hours and varied schedules. Work is generally performed indoors and outdoors at hospital buildings, support buildings, and housing units. Conditions may include hot or cold weather, dust, mists, debris, tight crawl spaces, areas above ceilings, high roofs, uneven or unstable ground, and exposure to moving mechanical parts, heights, electrical hazards, and chemicals. The job involves physical activity including standing, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and frequently lifting or moving up to 75 pounds. Required PPE includes safety-toe shoes, safety goggles, gloves, protective face shields, or hardhats as applicable; a uniform shirt is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Two years of HVAC experience.
Two years of electrical experience.
HVAC Technician or EPA licensure, or equivalent.
Knowledge of Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and tribal laws, regulations, and requirements.
Knowledge of current heating and cooling standards and safety codes, and current OSHA and EPA rules and regulations.
Knowledge of duct venting, heating and cooling systems, refrigerants, gases, boiler systems, electrical systems, and their components.
Skill in installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing heating and cooling systems and operating HVAC equipment and tools.
Skill in basic math and using measuring instruments.
Skill in providing superior customer service to internal and external customers.
Ability to coordinate assignments and tasks with other departments, programs, or construction trades.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and sketches.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees and the general public.
Ability to maintain confidential information, work independently, and meet strict timelines.
Ability to work extended hours and varied work schedules and to travel.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands and work-environment conditions, including frequently lifting and moving up to 75 pounds.
Upon recommendation for hire, complete a criminal background check and National FBI fingerprint check for employment suitability, including a 39-month driving record.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license, with no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years.
If required to operate program vehicles, meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit.

Responsibilities

Organize and control project elements while monitoring and completing engineering projects.
Install, service, and repair HVAC systems in residences, office buildings, and commercial establishments.
Remove and replace HVAC equipment and components, including motors, compressors, package units, heat pumps, split systems, temperature controls, exhaust fans, and ductwork.
Repair HVAC systems and equipment, including chillers, circulation pumps, furnaces, boilers, evaporative coolers, mini-splits, and ice machines.
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance, including cleaning coils, changing filters, and checking electrical components.
Help ensure building systems operate efficiently and prevent deterioration of building conditions.
Troubleshoot electrical circuits, control boards, and components using electrical test equipment.
Test, remove, and replace defective HVAC electrical components, including breakers, control cards, thermostats, switches, fuses, thermocouples, limit switches, inducer fans, ignition switches, limit controls, contactors, capacitors, and relays.
Braze tubing or pipe using sleeves, couplings, unions, and related fittings.
Conduct work and fabricate sheet metal.
Use and interpret manifold gauges, pressure-temperature charts, and schematics for troubleshooting.
Use vacuum pumps, multimeters, brazing and welding equipment, and small hand and power tools.
Follow safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
Maintain required reports and records using a computer.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences.
Contribute to team efforts and complete related tasks as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Be on call in a 24/7 operation and work evenings, weekends, extended hours, or irregular shifts as required.
Travel and, if required, temporarily relocate to other TONHC facilities.