HVAC Mechanic - Hospital

Duke University • Durham, NC

51d • $20 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

As an HVAC Mechanic at Duke University, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our hospital stay safe, efficient, and comfortable. This is your chance to work on diverse systems, tackle meaningful challenges, and help maintain the spaces where groundbreaking discoveries and exceptional patient care happen every day.

Requirements

• Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to high school with course work in skilled craft or trades training.
• Work requires 2 years' experience in charging small refrigeration appliances, changing compressors, belts and valves, and adjusting and calibrating temperature and humidity controls.
• OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or training in healthcare environment preferred.
• Valid NCDL.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic level work to repair and/or replace HVAC systems and equipment to include, but not limited to, chillers, cooling towers, direct expansion systems, electric blast coils, immersion coil pumps, fans, starters, pneumatic and electric controls, electrostatic filters, RTU's, AHU's, Duct, condensers, and other various HVAC equipment and systems.
• Complete required documentation to include, but not limited to, work order forms, order forms, use computer software as applicable to construction activities plus various employee training, payroll and compliance requirements.
• Install HVAC systems by interpreting blueprints, manufacturer specifications, written and verbal instructions.
• Make initial settings and final adjustments of HVAC systems and modifying existing installations to obtain required results.
• Assist in the repair and overhaul of pumps and compressors by fitting and installing crankshafts, bearings, pistons, piston rings, valves and other mechanical parts.
• Modify and adjust air conditioning and refrigeration systems and units following established procedures.
• Assist higher leveled air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics with major overhauls, alterations and repairs as required.
• Change filters, clean coils, clean motors, change v-belts and sheaves, pack pumps and valves and lubricate equipment.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees