HVAC Mechanic - Full Time - Day

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

 

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The HVAC Mechanic I perform air conditioning repair, maintenance, and installation tasks in all Nutley Facilities HVAC Systems.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a HVAC Mechanic at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on pumps, air handlers, compressors, A/C units and BAS controls.
• Maintains all A/C testing equipment and tools in good condition. Responsible for shop neatness.
• Responsible for repairs, improvements, and installation of new HVAC systems which will require lifting and manipulation of equipment, tools, machinery, etc.
• Utilizes electrical and mechanical tools, hand tools, ladders, scaffolds, lifts, gauges, meter, etc. to perform required work.
• Observes all gauge readings, pressure, temperature, flow, and vacuums while on duty and records accurately all such valves in the Power Plant Log. 
• Responds to the daily requests for HVAC services and assists the coordinator in keeping records of work orders.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.
• Able to operate computerized building automation systems.
• Under supervision must be able to survey existing equipment and develop designs and solutions for repair and improvements.
• Performs other duties of Plant Operations as required.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), GED equivalent programs, and/or other Vocational degrees/certificates plus courses related to the air conditioning field.
• Successfully completed on-the-job training for HVAC Mechanic in industry.
• Have experience in troubleshooting of pneumatic controls, including valves, thermostats etc. and their interconnection with computer control system.
• Works on ladders or in ceiling cavities.
• Works inside and outside and may stand on wet surfaces and be exposed to ambient conditions.
• Works on rotating shifts and/or as scheduled by supervisor.
• Must be able to work on unscheduled emergency repairs.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• 3 years of relevant experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Preferred Universal (Type I, II, and III) Refrigeration Technician Certification required from an EPA approved program.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certification from a Tech School on air conditioning.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $35.17 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.