Summary The HVAC Technician serves as the expert resource for all HVAC functions. This position ensures HVAC systems are maintained in compliance with all applicable regulatory bodies. Maintains all required testing, maintenance and certification records for inspection as needed. Serves as the resource for construction to contractors, the Plant Manager, and the architects. Collaborates with other hospital departments to meet the needs of patients, visitors, and colleagues. Assists the affiliate's with compliance of the environment of care management plans. Qualifications Education High School Diploma, GED or related vocational training is required Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Systems, or HVAC Refrigeration is preferred. Experience Three years of facilities maintenance experience is required. Five years hospital facilities maintenance is preferred. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of working areas of Mechanical Systems, specifically Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Systems and Mechanical Systems within the field of Maintenance/Plant Operations is desired. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Refrigerant Handling Technician certification is required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Valid state driver’s license and must be insurable to operate hospital vehicles is preferred. Plumbing License is preferred. ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Certificate is preferred. Physical Requirements: Support Services Overview Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote. HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Benefits HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!