HVAC SPECIALIST

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

7d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Specialist maintains, troubleshoots, analyzes, repairs, and installs facility heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC & R), and building automation system (BAS) equipment, including large and complex systems. The role leads specialty projects and supports reliable facility operations. The specialist performs, directs, and inspects HVAC & R and BAS installations, work orders, change orders, emergency repairs, and maintenance to ensure compliance with codes and regulations. The role performs or oversees preventive and routine maintenance and creates or modifies BAS programming to adjust equipment points or functions and collect data for analysis. The position also inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains machinery and electrical and mechanical equipment using diagrams, manuals, hand and power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments. It identifies and secures appropriate supplies and equipment, supports efficient utility control, collaborates with facility staff on projects, and provides technical guidance to other staff. The HVAC Specialist maintains required records and assignment documentation, trains and updates department staff, keeps practices aligned with regulatory requirements, and researches new techniques, materials, and equipment to recommend to management. The role may require emergency-weather staffing, travel to other Carilion work sites, and work at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Five years of HVAC experience in commercial or healthcare-related maintenance.
Appropriate level CFC Certification.
Good understanding of BAS programming and automated building control.
Familiarity with relevant codes for hospitals and commercial occupancies.
Good interpersonal and teamwork skills, and ability to communicate with coworkers and others.
Ability to use a computerized work order control system.
Ability to maintain required records and follow verbal and written instructions.
May be asked to provide basic general-purpose maintenance tools.
May be asked to provide own transportation and travel to other Carilion work sites; may be required to work at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs.
Position is deemed emergency staff during emergency weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a trade or vocational school with coursework in blueprint reading, mathematics, and physics and a specialized HVAC maintenance curriculum.
Valid Virginia driver's license preferred for positions in the hospitals.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, analyze, repair, and install facility HVAC & R and BAS systems and equipment, including large and complex systems.
Lead specialty projects.
Perform, direct, and inspect HVAC & R and BAS installations, work orders, change orders, emergency repairs, and maintenance for code and regulatory compliance.
Perform or oversee preventive and routine maintenance on HVAC & R systems and other equipment.
Create or modify BAS programming to add, delete, or change equipment points or functions, or to collect data for analysis.
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery and electrical and mechanical equipment using relevant diagrams, manuals, tools, and instruments.
Identify and secure appropriate supplies and equipment.
Assist in maintaining facility plant-engineering capabilities and developing systems for efficient and effective utility use.
Collaborate with facility staff to complete projects in a timely manner and provide direction, guidance, and technical assistance as needed.
Document and maintain records and information related to assignments, work orders, manuals, blueprints, and other required materials.
Train and provide technical updates to department staff, and update practices as needed to maintain regulatory compliance.
Research new techniques, materials, and equipment and make recommendations to management.