Maintenance Technician - HVAC Certified

Cedar County Memorial Hospital•El Dorado Springs, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance/Certified HVAC Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, repair, and monitoring of hospital buildings, grounds, mechanical systems, HVAC equipment, and associated infrastructure. The position supports the continuous operation of the Critical Access Hospital, Rural Health Clinic, and other facility-owned or operated properties as assigned. The technician performs preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, routine and emergency repairs, and monitoring to help maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and functional environment for patients, visitors, medical staff, and employees. The role maintains HVAC and refrigeration systems, electrical and plumbing components, building systems, equipment, and grounds; supports life-safety and emergency preparedness; maintains accurate maintenance documentation; and coordinates with vendors, contractors, and service providers. Because the work is in a healthcare facility, the technician must recognize the importance of critical systems, respond promptly to urgent needs, follow safety and infection-prevention practices, and comply with facility policies, codes, regulatory requirements, manufacturer recommendations, and the limits of their training and authorization. The technician performs assigned preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, repairs, work orders, and seasonal grounds and building maintenance. HVAC responsibilities include monitoring, servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and documenting HVAC and refrigeration equipment and controls; handling refrigerants in accordance with EPA requirements; coordinating service and outages; and supporting equipment evaluations and projects. The position also supports life-safety system readiness, regulatory inspections, emergency response, and facility documentation. The role requires effective communication and coordination with the Facilities/Maintenance Supervisor, administration, clinical departments, environmental services, contractors, and other affected personnel. Work priorities are based on urgency, patient-care impact, safety, regulatory requirements, and operational needs. The technician must protect patient privacy, minimize disruption in clinical areas, maintain a professional and service-oriented approach, and perform only work authorized by their credentials, training, and applicable requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment background checks and drug screening.

Requirements

Current HVAC certification or another applicable HVAC credential required by CCMH.
Current EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification for servicing regulated refrigerant-containing equipment.
Valid, unencumbered Missouri driver's license and an acceptable driving record consistent with facility policy and applicable requirements.
At least two years of experience in HVAC service, facility maintenance, or a combination of related technical experience.
Working knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems and general building maintenance.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment problems, and complete routine repairs safely and effectively.
Ability to complete required facility orientation, safety training, and position-specific competency assessments.
Ability to troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, and reassemble machinery, equipment, and mechanical components; identify defective components and determine appropriate repair or replacement actions.
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, work orders, and parts catalogs.
Ability to safely use common hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifting equipment, precision measuring instruments, electrical meters, electronic testing devices, and other maintenance equipment appropriate to the work.
Ability to perform routine electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, refrigeration, and general building maintenance within qualifications and authorization.
Understanding of basic building automation controls and HVAC operating principles; ability to recognize equipment malfunctions, abnormal conditions, and safety hazards.
Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and follow preventive maintenance procedures.
Ability to communicate technical information and equipment concerns clearly to supervisors and other departments.
Ability to work independently when appropriate and recognize when assistance, additional authorization, or specialized service is needed.
Effective organization, time management, follow-through, attention to detail, reliability, accountability, adaptability, and sound judgment.
Ability to prioritize work and remain calm, professional, and safety-focused during urgent situations and unexpected equipment failures.
Understanding of safe work practices, hazard recognition, applicable facility safety procedures, OSHA requirements, electrical safety, hazardous materials, personal protective equipment, and energy-control procedures.
Ability to complete required training before confined-space entry, elevated work, or other specialized work.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, turning, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and obtain assistance or use lifting devices for heavier or awkward items.
Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated locations when properly trained and equipped; perform work in mechanical rooms, utility areas, crawl spaces, and other restricted or confined areas when authorized and trained.
Ability to use tools and testing equipment requiring manual dexterity and coordination, and to meet applicable vision, hearing, communication, and hazard-recognition needs.
Ability to drive a facility or personal vehicle for work-related purposes when authorized and to meet applicable licensing and driving requirements.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures, weather, noise, dust, mechanical equipment, cleaning products, and potentially hot, cold, humid, damp, elevated, or confined conditions.
Professional, respectful, courteous, trustworthy, service-oriented conduct and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs on facility equipment, building systems, and infrastructure.
Troubleshoot, repair, or coordinate repairs to electrical equipment, lighting, plumbing, building structures, machinery, mechanical systems, and other facility components within authorized qualifications.
Complete maintenance assignments, requests, and corrective repairs promptly and document work, findings, parts used, and follow-up actions.
Inspect buildings, utility areas, equipment rooms, and grounds for unsafe conditions, deficiencies, damage, and potential equipment failures.
Maintain facility grounds and perform seasonal and exterior maintenance, including mowing, landscaping, snow and ice removal, debris removal, painting, and window cleaning as assigned.
Keep maintenance shops, storage areas, mechanical rooms, and work areas clean, organized, and safe; help maintain inventory of supplies, tools, parts, and equipment.
Use tools, equipment, ladders, lifts, and other devices safely and only when trained and authorized.
Identify and promptly communicate conditions that may affect patient care, staff safety, facility operations, or regulatory compliance.
Respond to urgent maintenance needs and emergencies; coordinate work or shutdowns that may affect patient care, critical utilities, or hospital operations.
Protect patients, visitors, employees, equipment, and property, and follow applicable infection-prevention, environmental cleaning, dust-control, and construction precautions.
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and service HVAC and refrigeration equipment in accordance with procedures, manufacturer recommendations, applicable codes, qualifications, and authorization.
Inspect and maintain HVAC components; monitor system temperatures, pressures, alarms, and status; investigate abnormalities; and conduct daily rounds of designated mechanical and equipment areas.
Maintain working knowledge of building automation and equipment controls, make authorized adjustments, and monitor designated temperature systems and environmental controls.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on chillers, boilers, air handlers, ventilation and exhaust systems, pumps, and other heating and cooling equipment as authorized.
Perform seasonal HVAC changeovers and monitor system performance in spaces where temperature, humidity, ventilation, or pressure conditions are important.
Handle, recover, recycle, and document refrigerants in accordance with applicable EPA requirements and certification.
Coordinate with HVAC contractors, engineers, consultants, equipment representatives, affected departments, and supervisors regarding service, projects, shutdowns, outages, and contingency arrangements.
Follow equipment shutdown, lockout/tagout, system-isolation, and service-restoration procedures.
Perform assigned visual inspections and routine checks of fire alarm, sprinkler, and other designated life-safety systems; coordinate specialized testing and repairs with qualified personnel when required.
Report life-safety system impairments and deficiencies and follow procedures for documenting and managing temporary impairments and required interim measures.
Support readiness for surveys, inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews; maintain maintenance documentation and help identify and correct deficiencies.
Support emergency preparedness and response activities involving building systems, HVAC failures, utility interruptions, severe weather, and other facility emergencies; participate in assigned drills and training.
Follow the preventive maintenance program and maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, service calls, testing, equipment deficiencies, parts replacement, and corrective actions.
Identify recurring problems, equipment failures, deferred maintenance, and unresolved deficiencies; communicate them and recommend corrective measures or maintenance priorities.
Verify completed work is functioning properly and affected areas and systems are returned to safe operating condition.
Follow OSHA and facility safety requirements, use appropriate personal protective equipment, follow energy-control and hazardous-material procedures, and complete required specialized training before applicable work.
Report injuries, near misses, hazardous conditions, spills, equipment failures, and other incidents according to facility procedures.
Protect confidential information and patient privacy in patient-care and other occupied clinical areas.
Communicate professionally and promptly with supervisors, administration, clinical departments, environmental services, contractors, vendors, patients, families, visitors, employees, and medical staff.
Prioritize work based on urgency, patient safety, operational disruption, regulatory requirements, and established maintenance priorities; provide updates about work status, outages, delays, and issues requiring attention.
Participate in staff meetings, training, performance-improvement activities, and other assigned duties within the scope of training and qualifications.