What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Technician position at Catholic Health Services?
Summary & Objective
The Maintenance Technician – HVAC supports overall facility maintenance with primary responsibility for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining PTAC and other HVAC equipment, while also assisting with general building repairs to ensure a safe, comfortable, and compliant environment for our healthcare environment.
Essential Functions
HVAC / PTAC Systems
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the facility’s HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, and PTAC systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance on PTAC and other HVAC equipment (filters, coils, performance checks).
- Respond to comfort calls and equipment alarms; diagnose issues and complete timely repairs.
General Maintenance
- Perform minor plumbing, electrical, soldering, and carpentry repairs (patching/painting walls, roofs, windows, ceilings).
- Clear blockages in toilets, sinks, and other drainage.
- Support maintenance of building systems and equipment as directed by the Maintenance Director or designee.
Work Order Management
- Manage work requests using maintenance software, accurately documenting work performed, parts used, and time.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Other Duties
- Participates in staff in-service training
- Provides orientation to new employees as needed.
- Floats to other units/facilities as assigned to support maintenance and HVAC needs.
- Follows all safety precautions
- Maintain mandatory skill updates
- Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility
- May serve as an interim department leader depending on need
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250 pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently work in outside weather condition and is frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles.
- Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
Disclaimer
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
Knowledge & Experience Requirements
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Formal training or hands-on experience in HVAC, including PTAC units, strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of basic refrigeration and air conditioning principles, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software
- Must be able to read, write and understand the English language