What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior HVAC Mechanic position at CO39 St. Lukes Hospital?
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Senior HVAC Mechanic is responsible for the proper operation, maintenance and repair of Industrial boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment and all associated equipment to ensure all heating, air conditioning systems and support systems are functioning properly. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs according to established Engineering practices on all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment to provide an environment that is conducive to the well-being of patients, hospital staff and visitors. Makes adjustments to the environmental control system as necessary to maintain an appropriate environment. At times, assists in the design and/or alterations of H.V.A.C. systems. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Operates, maintains, repairs, test, record readings and monitors all boilers, chillers, heating and air conditioning equipment, and all ventilation and support systems. Assures that boilers, chillers, support systems and related equipment are operating properly. Makes connections, adjustments and/or repairs as necessary. 2. Completes all necessary repairs on assigned equipment in an expeditious manner to minimize any disruptions that may occur which could affect the well-being of patients and the staff’s ability to provide required services. 3. Evaluates problems that maybe encountered to determine their seriousness and corrects or reports to engineering supervisor. 4. Investigates, evaluates and remedies environmental problems to provide a healthful and pleasant environment for patient, staff and visitors. 5. Performs scheduled maintenance on assigned equipment utilizing current professional standards and provides legible written and electronic documentation as to what was done according to established Engineering procedures. 6. Submits material requisitions and/or appropriate information according to established Engineering procedures for the repair or replacement of assigned equipment. 7. Provides in-service training to hospital staff on the proper use and care of selected equipment such as Boiler, Chiller, HVAC equipment and building automation controls. 8. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. 9. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and Environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. 10. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in Interactions with all customers (internal and external). 11. Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. 12. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient Use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices 13. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. 14. Other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Requires standing for up to eight (8) hours per day and walking for up to four (4) hours per day, sitting for extended periods of up to two hours, lifting loads of up to 60 lbs., pushing loads of up to 300 lbs., bending, crouching, reaching, twisting, climbing (stairs and ladder), and manual dexterity to make equipment repairs. Seeing as it relates to normal vision, and hearing as it relates to normal hearing. EDUCATION: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate (G.E.D.). TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Must have a minimum of four (4) year’s experience through on the job training in firing high-pressure boilers, and four (4) year’s experience with industrial air conditioning and heating systems. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.