HVAC MECHANIC-HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE

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Join Our Growing Team as an HVAC Mechanic at UAB Facilities!

Are you a skilled HVAC Mechanic looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference? Join our Hospital Maintenance team and play a critical role in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment in our healthcare facility, ensuring the well-being of patients, staff, and visitors.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain, repair, and install HVAC systems, including automatic temperature controls, chillers, boilers, and more.
• Operate and adjust energy management systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration equipment, air handling systems, and cooling towers.
• Ensure compliance with EPA regulations using refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment.
• Collaborate with other maintenance staff for swift solutions in critical situations.
• Provide excellent customer service, maintaining a strong commitment to safety and industry standards.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Competitive starting pay: $22.35 - $30.00 (Starting rates are based on our Compensation Guidelines, taking into consideration total relevant, verifiable experience (UAB/UAB Medicine and outside experience), grade minimum, internal equity, and pay ranges).
• Flexible schedule with on-call opportunities
• Essential personnel role during emergency situations, ensuring your impact is crucial.
• Generous paid time off
• 12 weeks of Family & Medical Leave
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• 4 weeks of paid living donor leave
• Educational Assistance Program with 100% tuition assistance at UAB with no work contract
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement program with employer match
• Training and development programs
• Robust Employee Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance and Counseling Center
• UAB Campus Recreation Center
• Onsite child care center
• Employee perks and discounts at local businesses

Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited Technical School of HVAC and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Currently certified with a Section 608 Technician Type I, II, or III Certification from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) required. Incomplete job profiles will not be processed. Please be certain to showcase depth and breadth of experience, as it relates to the needs of this job announcement.

MVR: Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession a valid driver's license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Candidate must be able to demonstrate verifiable skills in the following:

• Installation of a single duct direct digital variable air volume controller on a single duct air terminal and set it up to be fully functional. This is to include proper mounting and wiring of hardware, interfacing with controller and setting of controller attributes using setup software, and able to perform a test & balance on the air terminal to ensure the air terminal is distributing the specified air flow.
• Traversing an air duct using a manometer and calculating the amount of air flowing through the cut with three different readings obtained: (1) Average different pressure of the traversed duct, (2) Average velocity in feet per minute (fpm) of the traversed duct, (3) Total volume of air moving through the duct in cubic feet per minute (cfm).
• Must be able to overhaul a compressor on a through wall package A/C unit including removal and disposal of old refrigerant, removing old compressor, sizing new compressor, and proper evacuation and charging of A/C unit with new refrigerant using charging scales.

Possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of his position to include:

• Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and working at heights above thirty (30) feet.
• Performing tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distance between and within buildings on campus.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Working within extreme temperature ranges.

Work Schedule: The regular work hours will be established. Incumbent must have flexibility due to on-call requirements. Position is designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, regardless of the University's closure. Employees should be prepared to travel to work during inclement weather, emphasizing the importance of their role in critical situations.

If you are dedicated to HVAC excellence and enjoy working in a dynamic, essential role, we encourage you to apply today. Bring your expertise and help us keep our healthcare facility running smoothly!

Apply now and take the next step in your HVAC career!

For more information about UAB Facilities, please visit: http://www.uab.edu/facilities/