HVAC Mechanic

Prisma Health • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Repairs and maintains air handling units, commercial kitchen equipment, variable air volume boxes, fan coil units, refrigeration equipment, packaged air conditioning/heating equipment, exhaust fans, pneumatic controlled thermostats, compressed air systems and other hospital electrical and mechanical equipment. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned.
• Three (3) years HVAC/Mechanical experience
• A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance.
• Mathematical skills
• Proficient in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical control related repairs to packaged air conditioning/heating units, commercial air handling units, commercial kitchen equipment, and VAV mechanical and electrical failures.
• Capable of installing ductwork, packaged A/C units, exhaust fans, VAV boxes, fan coil units, and other mechanical equipment in support of facility renovations or new construction activities.
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

Nice To Haves

• Trade school for HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and electronic DDC control preferred
• Federal Recovery Certificate, Air Conditioning license preferred
• Mechanical License preferred
• Working knowledge of ​Controls Software (ex. Trane, Metasys, JC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Performing both unscheduled and preventive maintenance related mechanical repairs to include packaged A/C and heating equipment, air handling units, pneumatically controlled thermostat systems, fan coil units, variable air volume boxes, and other mechanical equipment comprising the hospital’s mechanical utility system.
• Assisting other trades within the department with repairs to include pump replacements, repairs to commercial kitchen equipment, plumbing supply and drainage piping systems, and other related systems comprising the hospital’s mechanical utility system.
• Responding to emergency calls and assisting qualified technicians and other trained professionals on ETO gas medical gas/vacuum leaks, power outages, HVAC, plumbing, fire response, etc. Must demonstrate proficiency in all mechanical related tasks to participate in the call-back program.
• Maintaining assigned equipment in a safe and orderly manner and responding to emergency calls. Performing preventative maintenance duties to all assigned equipment and entering information into an appropriate work order system.
• Completing work orders in a thorough and timely manner to include all housekeeping duties when work is complete. Ensure work is performed with the utmost awareness for safety and hygiene. Ensures proper Lockout/Tagout procedures are being followed.
• Troubleshooting and making repairs to variable speed drives and other building control systems within the hospital. Must be proficient with troubleshooting with a multi-meter (voltmeter, current meter, refrigerant gauges, and other mechanical test and measurement instruments.
• Performing repairs and maintenance to the hospital’s vacuum and medical gas components and distribution systems.
• Maintaining low- and high-pressure steam components and steam piping systems. This includes the capability of making repairs to steam strainers, steam traps, and other steam-related steam components.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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