Job Description Summary

Under general supervision of the Shop Foreman or designee, the HVAC Services Technician performs skilled, craftsman-level work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration systems across hospital and university facilities. This role is responsible for diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, responding to service calls, and ensuring all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. The technician plays a critical role in maintaining environmental control necessary for patient care and is designated as essential personnel during emergencies or disasters.
Ensures that E.P.A. and other regulatory agency guidelines are followed. EPA Universal Certification required. Ensures there are no unauthorized gas leaks or releases. The incumbent will, on a rotating basis, be on call for one week and work a weekend scheduled shift. Incumbent is Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster. Performs related and non-related duties as required.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004853 ORBG - Engineering

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The HVAC Services Technician performs installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems, including chillers, air handling units (AHUs), drives, motors, pumps, and related equipment. The role involves responding to both routine and emergency service calls by troubleshooting and resolving mechanical and electrical issues to ensure system reliability. The technician monitors and maintains HVAC systems across owned or leased facilities to support safe operation, environmental control, and energy efficiency. Responsibilities also include conducting preventive maintenance inspections, performing scheduled servicing, and ensuring all systems comply with applicable building, fire, and regulatory codes. The incumbent installs new equipment and integrates systems with existing infrastructure while documenting all maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs. Additionally, the technician assesses facilities for potential safety risks, reports hazards to management, and participates in planned outages or team-based projects as needed. This role requires participation in an on-call rotation, including weekend shifts, and performing other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Minimum of three (3) years of experience; Technical training, certifications, or education related to HVAC, building systems, or mechanical trades preferred; Refrigerant and CFC certification preferred; Knowledge of Building Codes, National Fire Codes, and Joint Commission standards is a plus.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

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