HVAC Refrigeration Technician - Norristown State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Montgomery County, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Norristown State Hospital is hiring an HVAC Refrigeration Technician to maintain and repair heating, cooling, refrigeration, and ventilation systems that support the hospital’s daily operations. The role includes troubleshooting equipment and building controls, installing HVAC and refrigeration systems, performing scheduled preventive maintenance, and providing technical guidance to lower-level workers. It also involves handling and transporting equipment and materials, maintaining clean work areas, and operating state vehicles. This is a full-time position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, normally 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. The schedule may change based on operational needs. After-hours emergency call-ins, overtime, and travel may be required as needed. The position is onsite and does not offer telework.

Requirements

Successfully complete the HVAC and Building Automation Technician trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or have three years of experience maintaining, repairing, and installing HVAC and refrigeration systems, units, and equipment, including one year working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls; or have an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls.
Possess an active motor vehicle license.
Obtain EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification from an approved provider within six months of employment.
Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
Be able to perform the essential job functions.
A conditional offer requires a medical examination and submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police and FBI clearances.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment by reading schematics and identifying system issues.
Troubleshoot and reprogram electric, electronic, and pneumatic building controls.
Design and install small- to medium-sized HVAC and refrigeration systems, including tubing layout, fitting, and assembly.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and clean cooling equipment to help extend the life of critical systems.
Lead or instruct lower-level workers and explain maintenance procedures and technical information.
Load, haul, unload, and transport HVAC equipment and materials.
Maintain clean work areas and operate state vehicles.