HVAC Technician

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Job Title

HVAC Technician

Location

Port St Lucie

Facility

Tradition Hospital

Department

Facilities Engineering-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

000616

Shift

Evenings + Call

Schedule

2:00pm-10:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital’s team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the Port St. Lucie area. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, this state-of-the-art acute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers a wide variety of services to meet community needs. Here, you will be supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital.     

As an HVAC Technician at Tradition Hospital, you will perform inspection, preventive maintenance, service, repair and installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and related control systems, all while utilizing your knowledge of fundamental HVAC systems. You will also respond to urgent facility calls, equipment malfunctions and environmental issues, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements. HVAC Technicians ensure a safe, functional and comfortable environment for patients, families and caregivers. Properly maintained equipment and building systems reduce delays in care, prevent safety risks and support a positive patient experience. 

This opportunity will allow you to be in a stable, full-time role in a hospital environment with consistent work and purpose. Here, you will be a part of a supportive team environment with direct access to experienced specialists, strong leadership and opportunities for advancement. 

A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 2:00PM – 10:30PM, including rotating on-call weekends every 6-8 weeks. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform inspection, preventive maintenance, service, repair and installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related control systems. 

• Monitor and evaluate facility and central energy plant environment for deficiencies, safety hazards, broken equipment and aesthetic improvements. 

• Perform repairs and improvements according to Federal and State codes and standards, local and State building codes and manufacturer's specifications. 

• Maintain clean, orderly and safe work area. 

• Use proper warning signs and safety equipment to ensure the safety of others. 

• Monitor and report abnormal operation of central energy plant equipment. 

• Use proper hand or power tools to complete tasks and use personal protective equipment when necessary. 

• Routinely pick up work orders in Plant Operations department and complete work orders in a timely manner. 

• Report to Supervisor or Director any problems or items requiring follow up for the following shift. 

• Respond to emergency situations in a timely manner and take appropriate action. 

• Notify the Supervisor or Director when emergencies, deficiencies and safety hazards are identified. 

• Assist outside contractors on site for equipment and building repairs. 

• Estimate time and materials required on work orders. 

• Maintain necessary parts and tools to complete tasks. 

• Notify Supervisor when parts and supplies are needed. 

• Coordinate shut down activities with Plant Operations Supervisor. 

 Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School or equivalent 

• Three to five years of experience as a HVAC Tech 

• Fundamental mechanical ability 

• Prior experience in a healthcare setting 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• HVAC Mechanic Certification 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to move/transport items weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to inspect equipment
• Ability to install, repair and maintain systems, equipment, fixtures and/or structures
• May be exposed to communicable diseases

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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