What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior HVAC Mechanic position at Sentara Health?
City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
Rotating
Overview:
Senior HVAC Mechanic
The Sr HVAC Mechanic is experienced in all phases of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating and assists the leadership (Shop Lead, Supervisor, Manager, and Director) with daily operations, coordination of work, quality and service, achievement of goals and objectives, customer satisfaction, and in meeting regulatory requirements.
This individual serves as the technical resource for other team members through participation in quality control and improvement activities, staff development activities, and provides daily support to team members. The Senior HVAC Mechanic also helps leadership with facilitating and monitoring the work process of designated teams, including internal construction and maintenance projects. Candidate must be proficient with direct digital controls (DDC) and experienced in all phases of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating. This individual inspects, repairs and maintains HVAC systems in addition to maintaining parts, supplies and equipment. Responsible for following the operational and departmental guidelines, and for meeting all departmental regulatory and compliance requirements, e.g. OSHA as assigned.
This individual will assist the Shop Lead in leading the AC Shop and serve as Shop Lead in their absence.
This position is based in the AC Shop and assists with the Central Utility Plant, Pipe Shop, and Electric Shop operations and support as needed/assigned. Training to support other shops will be provided. This role is considered a departmental position and not AC Shop specific.
Mission Essential Personnel
Required Work Shifts
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
Rotating
Overview:
Senior HVAC Mechanic
The Sr HVAC Mechanic is experienced in all phases of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating and assists the leadership (Shop Lead, Supervisor, Manager, and Director) with daily operations, coordination of work, quality and service, achievement of goals and objectives, customer satisfaction, and in meeting regulatory requirements.
This individual serves as the technical resource for other team members through participation in quality control and improvement activities, staff development activities, and provides daily support to team members. The Senior HVAC Mechanic also helps leadership with facilitating and monitoring the work process of designated teams, including internal construction and maintenance projects. Candidate must be proficient with direct digital controls (DDC) and experienced in all phases of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating. This individual inspects, repairs and maintains HVAC systems in addition to maintaining parts, supplies and equipment. Responsible for following the operational and departmental guidelines, and for meeting all departmental regulatory and compliance requirements, e.g. OSHA as assigned.
This individual will assist the Shop Lead in leading the AC Shop and serve as Shop Lead in their absence.
This position is based in the AC Shop and assists with the Central Utility Plant, Pipe Shop, and Electric Shop operations and support as needed/assigned. Training to support other shops will be provided. This role is considered a departmental position and not AC Shop specific.
Mission Essential Personnel
Required Work Shifts
- Rotating Shifts
- Weekends
- On-Call
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Trade/Technical School Graduate OR 3 years’ experience in lieu of Trade School Diploma/Degree
- Refrig Recovery: Cert Type I or II, Universal (Required)
- Journeyman HVAC License (Required)
- Valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver’s License (Required)
- 3 years HVAC experience (Required)
- Refrigerant Recovery: Certificate Type I or II, Universal, Journeyman HVAC License (Required)
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Salary : $5,250