HVAC Mechanic

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the HVAC Mechanic is responsible for refrigeration, air conditioning, air handling, and heat transfer equipment at the hospital and off-site buildings. The role may assist other departments with their duties as directed.

The mechanic installs, maintains, repairs, services, and tests commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and mechanical systems. Work includes diagnosing problems, performing preventive maintenance, disassembling units for repair, maintaining chillers, servicing pumps, strainers, filters, medical equipment, vacuum pumps, damper motors, coils, thermostats, VAV boxes, TECs, laboratory ventilation equipment, and fan coil units. The mechanic reads and interprets blueprints, engineering specifications, sequences of operation, and DDC programming code; performs test and balance work; and maintains service and repair records. The position also installs, removes, stores, and records the locations of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a vocational training program.
• Three years of relevant experience with HVAC equipment.
• General knowledge of welding, soldering, brazing, basic electronics, plumbing, and mechanics.
• Knowledge of refrigeration principles.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.

Nice To Haves

• Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification.
• Mechanical Contractor license from the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and mechanical systems according to blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Diagnose problems, repair defects, and perform preventive maintenance on refrigeration, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Disassemble equipment for repair and perform chiller maintenance.
• Service pumps, strainers, filters, medical equipment, vacuum pumps, damper motors, and water and refrigeration coils.
• Work with components in air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation distribution, and mechanical systems.
• Establish system performance operating parameters using manufacturer specifications and test equipment to verify performance.
• Read, interpret, and generate sequences of operation for HVAC equipment and systems.
• Read and use DDC programming code.
• Perform test and balance work.
• Repair malfunctioning equipment, replace defective parts, and complete preventive maintenance.
• Maintain service and repair reports documenting maintenance history.
• Install, remove, and store HVAC equipment and record its specific location in the hospital.
• Service and maintain thermostats, VAV boxes, TECs, laboratory ventilation equipment, and fan coil units.
• Assist other departments with their duties as directed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory.
• Optional identity theft protection.
• Optional home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED