HVAC Technician
Walden Behavioral Care
Summary
The HVAC Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility's heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related mechanical systems. This position performs preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and system optimization activities to support a comfortable and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The HVAC Technician works collaboratively with the Facilities team to minimize equipment downtime, maintain regulatory and safety standards, and support the overall operation of the healthcare facility. This role has no direct reports.
Job description
Responsibilities Include:
- Maintain and repair equipment through a system of preventative maintenance and routine inspection to monitor equipment status and ensure its reliability, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
- Make a daily tour at the beginning of each workday to monitor the status of all systems.
- Ensure optimum system controls operation through a continuing program of inspection and evaluation to gain the greatest equipment efficiency available.
- Perform seasonal adjustments to system controls that allow them to operate most efficiently for the upcoming season.
- Respond in a timely manner to all complaints related to comfort system performance to ensure that, whenever possible, patient and staff comfort is adequate, with the highest priority given to calls dealing with patient comfort and safety.
- Maintain a complete and accurate daily trouble call log with an emphasis on the nature of the trouble and the associated repairs/adjustments made.
- Make or direct changes to the equipment to enhance or modify system performance to meet the changing demands placed on the comfort systems as spaces are redesigned/renovated. Perform before and after tests and measurements to confirm that desired results are achieved.
- Perform work assigned through work orders with emphasis on conscientious and timely completion and appropriate handoff to co-workers.
- Respond as required to emergencies in the facility, such as equipment failure, to minimize the threat of damage or injury to the facility or its occupants.
- Maintain the cleanliness of all assigned mechanical spaces and mechanical shafts, with patient safety being a top priority.
- Ensure that the top side of all HVAC ductwork is free of storage and clutter.
- Maintain an adequate inventory of repair and replacement stock to minimize delays and equipment downtime when maintenance or repairs are necessary, whether scheduled or unscheduled.
- Under the guidance of the Facilities Maintenance Manager, identify and pursue ways to enhance system performance.
- Know system valving and shutdown procedures to isolate the effects of repairs to be made.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 3 years of commercial HVAC experience.
- Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Building Management System (BMS) experience in HVAC preferred.
- Plumbing experience is strongly preferred.
- HVAC license preferred.
- Mechanically inclined with strong troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with commercial HVAC systems that typically support a hospital or healthcare facility.
- Knowledge of preventative HVAC maintenance principles.
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of 3 years of commercial HVAC experience
- Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred
- Building Management System (BMS) experience in HVAC preferred
- Plumbing experience is strongly preferred
- HVAC license preferred
- Mechanically inclined with strong troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrated proficiency with commercial HVAC systems that typically support a hospital or healthcare facility
- Knowledge of preventative HVAC maintenance principles
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development
Company overview
Walden Behavioral Care is a specialized healthcare provider focused on comprehensive behavioral health services, with particular expertise in treating eating disorders and related mental health conditions. The organization operates as a leading provider of evidence-based treatment programs for individuals struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other complex behavioral health issues. Walden offers a continuum of care that includes inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs, allowing for tailored treatment approaches based on individual patient needs. Their multidisciplinary treatment teams typically include psychiatrists, psychologists, registered dietitians, and licensed therapists who collaborate to provide integrated care. The organization emphasizes a holistic approach to recovery, addressing both the psychological and physiological aspects of eating disorders while incorporating family therapy and nutritional rehabilitation. Walden Behavioral Care has established itself as a respected provider in the behavioral health field, known for its clinical expertise and commitment to helping patients achieve sustainable recovery through personalized treatment plans and ongoing support services.