HVAC PM Mech - Hospital Maintenance

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Are you ready to join a growing team that keeps UAB’s hospital facilities running at peak performance? UAB Facilities Hospital Maintenance is seeking a skilled HVAC PM Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on a variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems. In this role, you’ll help ensure safe, reliable, and energy-efficient operation of hospital equipment and building automation systems.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reads, interprets, and applies blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules, and manufacturers’ operating or maintenance specifications for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC systems, and building structures.

• Assists other maintenance personnel as needed, including Electricians, Plumbers, Maintenance Technicians, and other skilled technicians.

• Responds to routine and emergency maintenance requests from hospital building occupants.

• Operates, adjusts, installs, and maintains computerized energy management and control systems for electronic, direct digital, and pneumatic control systems, including HVAC equipment, chillers, boilers, and related systems.

• Conducts routine and preventive maintenance on heating systems (steam, gas, electric, and hot water), VAV boxes, packaged air conditioning units, heat pumps, reheat units, air handling units, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, and other equipment.

• Maintains and repairs refrigeration systems, including chillers, freezers, ice machines, air dryers, and dehumidifiers, while ensuring compliance with EPA regulations for refrigerant handling.

• Measures, calculates, balances, and adjusts airflow (CFM) for air handling systems.

• Calibrates and maintains automatic temperature controls, controllers, variable speed drives, valve and damper actuators, and boiler fire control systems.

• Utilizes CFC and HCFC refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment and maintain accurate service records in compliance with EPA standards.

• Utilizes handheld devices to manage and document work orders accurately and in a timely manner.

• Attends required safety and departmental meetings and completes all assigned training on time.

Compensation & Work Details:

• Starting Offer Range: $20.80 - $27.00 per hour

• Full Classification Range: $20.80 - $27.00 - $33.80 per hour

• Determination: Final offer based on experience, internal equity, budget, and UAB guidelines

• Essential Personnel: This position is designated as essential personnel and is required to report to work during emergency situations (e.g., inclement weather), regardless of University closure. Employees should be prepared to travel to work during inclement weather, emphasizing the importance of their role in critical situations.

Minimum Requirements: Graduate from an accredited Technical School of HVAC and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirements.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

• Currently certified with a Section 608 Technician Type I, II, or III Certification from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) required.

• 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).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair HVAC/R systems and associated controls.

• Experience reading and interpreting technical documents such as blueprints and maintenance manuals.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines.

• Commitment to providing excellent service and responding to maintenance needs promptly.

• Ability to work an on-call work schedule, if needed.

· Mechanic skills

· Troubleshooting skills

· Ability to operate handheld equipment for work orders

· Required to possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities that require performing tasks requiring wearing respirator and other personal protective equipment, such as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), to include:

o Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.

o Climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and working at heights above thirty (30) feet.

o Performing tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distance between and within buildings on campus.

o Working in confined spaces.

o Working within extreme temperature ranges.

Employee Benefits:

Position offers a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing program to employees, including:

• Health & Wellness: A choice of medical plans (traditional and consumer-driven options), along with dental and vision plans featuring prescription coverage.
• Retirement: Secure your future with participation in the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) 401(a) and a Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Plan through TIAA.
• Time Off: Receive generous paid time off, sick leave accrual, and designated holidays.
• Insurance & Support:
  • Employer-Paid: Sponsored Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance (provided at no cost to the employee).
  • EACC: Access to the Employee Assistance and Counseling Center (EACC), offering free and confidential counseling and resources.
• Professional Development: Educational Assistance programs to support your professional and personal growth.
• Uniforms: All necessary uniforms are provided.
• Voluntary Options: Additional choices like Short-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), accident protection, identity theft protection, and more.

How to Apply:
If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply now! A complete application is required for full consideration. Include all relevant, verifiable experience in both your application and resume. Incomplete profiles will not be considered.

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

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