HVAC Technician, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

26d

About The Position

The HVAC Technician repairs and maintains hospital mechanical and electrical equipment and systems, including air handling units, commercial kitchen equipment, variable air volume boxes, fan coil units, refrigeration equipment, packaged air conditioning and heating equipment, exhaust fans, pneumatic thermostats, and compressed-air systems. The role performs unscheduled and preventive maintenance and supports repairs to the hospital’s mechanical utility systems. The technician responds to emergency calls, assists other trades and qualified professionals with repairs, and participates in the call-back program after demonstrating proficiency in mechanical tasks. Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment safely, completing work orders and housekeeping, following Lockout/Tagout procedures, troubleshooting variable speed drives and building controls, and repairing medical gas, vacuum, steam, and related distribution systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or post-high-school diploma or highest degree earned.
Three years of HVAC/mechanical experience.
Valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and proof of auto insurance.
Mathematical skills.
Proficiency troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical-control repairs involving packaged air conditioning/heating units, commercial air handling units, commercial kitchen equipment, and VAV mechanical and electrical failures.
Ability to install ductwork, packaged air conditioning units, exhaust fans, VAV boxes, fan coil units, and other mechanical equipment for renovations or new construction.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Trade school training in HVAC, refrigeration, electrical work, or electronic DDC controls.
Federal Recovery Certificate.
Air Conditioning license.
Mechanical License.
Working knowledge of controls software such as Trane, Metasys, or JC.

Responsibilities

Perform unscheduled and preventive mechanical maintenance and repairs on packaged air conditioning and heating equipment, air handling units, pneumatic thermostat systems, fan coil units, variable air volume boxes, and other hospital mechanical utility equipment.
Assist other department trades with pump replacements, commercial kitchen equipment repairs, plumbing supply and drainage piping repairs, and related systems.
Respond to emergency calls and assist qualified technicians and other trained professionals with medical gas or vacuum leaks, power outages, HVAC, plumbing, and fire response.
Demonstrate proficiency in mechanical tasks to participate in the call-back program.
Maintain assigned equipment in a safe and orderly manner, respond to emergency calls, perform preventive maintenance, and enter information into the appropriate work order system.
Complete work orders thoroughly and promptly, including housekeeping after work, while maintaining safety and hygiene and following Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Troubleshoot and repair variable speed drives and building control systems using a multimeter, refrigerant gauges, and other mechanical testing and measurement instruments.
Repair and maintain hospital vacuum and medical gas components and distribution systems.
Maintain low- and high-pressure steam components and piping systems, including repairing steam strainers, steam traps, and other steam-related components.
Perform other duties as assigned.