Air Conditioning Operator
Listed on 2026-02-08
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Maintenance/Cleaning
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Overview
Position Title: Air Conditioning Operator
Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: Nashville, TN
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary: Aldevra is currently seeking a qualified Air Conditioning Operator to support the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Nashville, TN. The ideal candidate will align with our core values of SOAR (Strong Integrity and Ethics, Outstanding Teamwork, Accountability-Driven and Relentless Pursuit of Quality).
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities- Assist VA operators and work independently once trained to maintain facility needs.
- Operate a multi-zone air conditioning plant consisting of several centrifugal chillers with a capacity of approximately 3,000 tons and two reciprocating chillers with a capacity of 175 tons each, 4 computer room air conditioning units with a total capacity of 40 tons, and other air conditioning components such as condenser water systems, chilled water circulating systems and large air handling units that provide heating, ventilation, filtering, humidification and cooling to the entire medical center.
- Start, stop, and adjust all the air conditioning equipment needed to maintain required conditions of special areas such as clinical labs, research labs, bone marrow transplant unit, operating rooms, decentralized hospital computer equipment rooms, MRI, telephone and communication equipment, etc.
- Make hourly inspections of all operating equipment and record findings such as compressor pressures, refrigeration temperatures, water temperatures, oil pressures, volt and amp readings and other information pertinent to safe and efficient operation of the equipment.
- Check and adjust room temperatures and air handling unit temperatures as needed and address any alarms.
- Respond to emergent situations relating to the malfunction of all building service equipment in the medical center (plumbing, electrical, medical equipment, nurse call system, medical air systems, vacuum system, etc.) and document plant operations.
- Maintain the cleanliness of all fan rooms by removing trash and sweeping floors.
- Complete weekly and monthly preventative maintenance in all fan rooms.
- Relay all information in the A/C Operations logbook located in the boiler plant.
- At the end of each shift, participate in a hand-off meeting with the relieving person to discuss items not corrected from the previous shift.
- All other duties assigned.
Aldevra was founded in 2009 by current President & CEO Rodney Marshall, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and minority entrepreneur. The company began by selling food service equipment to the federal government and later expanded to include medical equipment and professional services, helping to meet a broader range of customer needs. Today, Aldevra is recognized as a top food service equipment dealer in the U.S., specializing in federal government sales while also growing its commercial and e-commerce customer base.
Its professional services division provides federal agencies with healthcare professionals, construction and facilities managers and technicians, and administrative support. Whether it’s equipment or staffing, Aldevra is committed to delivering high-quality products and timely service at the best value.
- Great Place to Work® 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- HIRE Vets Medallion Award 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025
- VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer for 2024 and 2025 Employer Awards
- Military Friendly® Employer Gold designation ,, 2025, 2026
- Food service Equipment Reports 2023, 2024, 2025 Top Dealer
- Food service Equipment & Supplies magazine 2024, 2025 Distribution Giants list
- RATIONAL 2024, 2025 Premium Partner Award
- ENERGY STAR® Partner
- Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership Small Business Partner
- Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Partner #911
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Requirements- Security Requirements: Must be able to maintain VA Badge.
This position requires passing an extensive background check.
Qualifications- Must have 12 months of commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and building operations experience.
- Must have Air Conditioning Equipment…
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