HVAC-R Technician
About The Position
The HVAC-R Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, calibrating, overhauling, servicing, and repairing HVAC systems at the facility. The role supports reliable and efficient operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment while maintaining required temperature, humidity, and air quality conditions. Work takes place in a healthcare environment, where minimizing disruption to patient care and facility operations is important. The technician also maintains required maintenance and inspection documentation, follows safety and infection prevention practices, and supports quality, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanical training program or technical school, plus at least 2 years of experience maintaining, repairing, and installing HVAC and refrigeration systems and associated components in a commercial setting; OR a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, plus at least 4 years of such commercial experience.
- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
Nice To Haves
- At least 5 years of experience installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems in a commercial or healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manufacturers’ specifications, and written or verbal instructions to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and ventilation systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment to support efficient operation and required temperature, humidity, and air quality conditions.
- Inspect, calibrate, adjust, lubricate, repair, and replace system components to maintain reliable operation and minimize equipment downtime.
- Inspect and test newly installed or modified systems to verify operation, performance, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
- Perform work with awareness of sensitive and critical healthcare environments, minimizing disruption to patient care and facility operations.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and documentation supporting compliance with local, state, federal, EPA, and accrediting organization requirements.
- Maintain equipment inventories, submit material and equipment requisitions, and coordinate with vendors and contractors on parts, services, and project requirements.
- Follow applicable safety procedures, infection prevention practices, EPA regulations, refrigerant-handling requirements, and workplace safety rules.
- Troubleshoot system malfunctions and identify corrective actions to restore equipment operation and optimize performance.
- Support a culture of safety, quality, customer service, and continuous improvement while complying with departmental and organizational standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
