HVAC Mechanic
Sentara Health
Summary
The HVAC Mechanic is 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 regulatory and compliance requirements, e.g. OSHA.
Job description
Mission Essential Personnel. Rotating Shifts and availability to work on-call as required.
Education
- High school diploma/equivalent or Trade School (Required)
- 1 year post-secondary/vocational training in air conditioning, refrigeration, math, physics, chemistry, and basic mechanics is preferred.
- Candidate must be proficient with direct digital controls (DDC).
- Universal certification preferred.
- Journeyman's license for Heating Vent and AC must be attained by the end of the first year of employment.
Certification/Licensure
- Certification or License (Required): Journeyman's license for Heating Vent and AC must be attained by the end of the first year of employment.
- Valid VA Or NC Drivers license required--in good standing
Experience
- 3 years HVAC experience required
- Previous experience in a commercial or hospital environment preferred but not required
- Prior experience with DDC preferred
- Strong understanding of basic mechanics, math and AC/Refrigeration
Requirements
- High school diploma/equivalent or Trade School (Required)
- 3 years HVAC experience required
- Candidate must be proficient with direct digital controls (DDC)
- Journeyman's license for Heating Vent and AC must be attained by the end of the first year of employment
- Valid VA Or NC Drivers license required--in good standing
- Strong understanding of basic mechanics, math and AC/Refrigeration
- 1 year post-secondary/vocational training in air conditioning, refrigeration, math, physics, chemistry, and basic mechanics is preferred
- Universal certification preferred
- Previous experience in a commercial or hospital environment preferred but not required
- Prior experience with DDC preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.