HVAC Mechanic, (Certified/Licensed)

Join the Team That Keeps Duke Medicine Running Comfortably!

Are you a skilled HVAC technician ready to make a real impact?

Be You.

At Duke Medicine, we're looking for a hands-on expert to perform all levels of troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems across our facilities in accordance with pertinent local, state, and federal codes and regulatory requirements; assist in training new staff members.

Work Arrangements - On-site

Anticipated Pay Range - Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $23.58 to USD $38.97. 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.

Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

HS graduate or equivalent with minimum of 4 years HVAC experience to include installation, maintenance, and repair work.

Requires license at the technician or contractor's level issued by the NC board of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinklers contractors (H-2 or H-3).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training - Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to high school with course work in skilled crafts.

Work requires license by North Carolina state board of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors: H-2 or H-3 license.

Experience - Work requires 4 years of broad-based 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.

Work Performed

• Maintain, repair and/or replace HVAC systems and equipment in hospital, medical or research facilities 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, domestic refrigerators, walk-in coolers and freezers, fountain equipment and ice makers.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance on HVAC systems and equipment in accordance with established schedules and procedures; test and examine systems and equipment to assess functional status and conformance with hospital standards and state, local and federal code and regulatory standards.
• Complete required documentation to include, but not limited to, work order forms, inventory/order forms, and corrective/preventive maintenance documents; use computer software as applicable to maintenance and repair activities plus various employee training, payroll and compliance requirements.
• Maintain, adjust, modify and perform major overhaul and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning systems by interpreting blueprints, manufacturer specifications, written and verbal instructions.
• Make initial settings and final adjustments of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and modifying existing installations to obtain required results.
• Charge all types of refrigeration equipment. Follow a predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance; make recommendations regarding major overhaul of systems.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to lower-level personnel. Assist in training new staff members.

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.

Choose Duke.

If you're passionate about precision, safety, and mentoring others, this is your opportunity to be part of a team that supports world-class healthcare-one climate-controlled room at a time. We need you to apply and choose Duke.

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