HVAC MECHANIC

Shift: Mon - Friday, 7am to 3:30pm
Department: Plant Engineering
Compensation:

• Base Pay Range:$23.07 to $31.50 per hour, based on experience.

Bid Period: 5/16/25 to 5/22/25

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a skilled and passionate HVAC Technician to join our dynamic team! As a vital member of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort and well-being of our patients, staff, and visitors. We seek someone with an unwavering commitment to excellence and a keen eye for detail. If you thrive on tackling complex projects and have a genuine desire to make a difference in healthcare, we invite you to apply and become a valued part of the MU Healthcare family!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one.

• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays.

• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.

• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).

• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more.

• See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Install and maintain air handling and refrigeration equipment based on manufacturers recommendations and accepted trade standards; Inspect and tests HVAC systems using meters, testers, air flow gauges to insure proper operation of equipment.
2. Repair HVAC equipment, adjust valves, run refrigerant lines, perform piping installation / replacement.
3. Fabricate, modify, and install ductwork and ventilation components.
4. Troubleshoot electronic and pneumatic control systems.
5. Perform assessments and estimates on jobs including detailed reports
6. Capable of operating computer systems including but not limited to : Building Automation software (BAS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems CMMS.
7. Assess, modify, and repair building control systems.
8. Ability to apply creative solutions to unique problems encountered in the healthcare setting. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of refrigerants meeting all EPA standards.
9. May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of HVAC experience in a commercial, residential, or industrial setting.

• EPA CFC Section 608 Universal certification for refrigerant handling within six (6) months as a condition of continued employment in this job classification. Incumbents in this position as of May 2017 are exempt.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC) or certification from an accredited HVAC & R college.

• HVAC Apprenticeship or five (5) years of HVAC experience in a commercial, residential, or industrial setting.

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position, and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.