HVAC Mechanic - Hospital

As an HVAC Mechanic at Duke University, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our hospital stays safe, efficient, and comfortable. This is your chance to work on diverse systems, tackle meaningful challenges, and help maintain the spaces where groundbreaking discoveries and exceptional patient care happen every day.

Work Arrangement – On-site

Anticipated Pay Range – Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $19.83 to $32.88. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Experience or training in a healthcare environment preferred.

Valid NCDL.

Education/Training – Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to high school with coursework in skilled craft or trades training.

Experience – Work requires 2 years’ experience in charging small refrigeration appliances, changing compressors, belts and valves, and adjusting and calibrating temperature and humidity controls. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Be Bold.

• Perform basic level work to repair and/or replace HVAC systems and equipment to include, but not limited to, chillers, cooling towers, direct expansion systems, electric blast coils, immersion coil pumps, fans, starters, pneumatic and electric controls, electrostatic filters, RTU’s, AHU’s, Duct, condensers, and other various HVAC equipment and systems.
• Complete required documentation to include, but not limited to, work order forms, order forms, use computer software as applicable to construction activities plus various employee training, payroll and compliance requirements.
• Install HVAC systems by interpreting blueprints, manufacturer specifications, written and verbal instructions.
• Make initial settings and final adjustments of HVAC systems and modifying existing installations to obtain required results.
• Assist in the repair and overhaul of pumps and compressors by fitting and installing crankshafts, bearings, pistons, piston rings, valves and other mechanical parts.
• Modify and adjust air conditioning and refrigeration systems and units following established procedures.
• Assist higher leveled air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics with major overhauls, alterations and repairs as required.
• Change filters, clean coils, clean motors, change v-belts and sheaves, pack pumps and valves and lubricate equipment.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Choose Duke.

Apply today and become part of the team that keeps Duke’s facilities running at their best!

Your expertise in HVAC systems will help create safe, comfortable environments for patient care, research, and innovation.

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