HVAC Mechanic I

HVAC Mechanic I

At our company, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART valuesHumility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trustwe strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day. As an HVAC Mechanic I, you'll perform scheduled preventive maintenance and on-demand repairs for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and associated systems in hospital or clinic facilities. You'll help maintain a safe environment and reliable equipment operation while following departmental, hospital, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment and associated systems to support a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors Repair failed equipment according to established standards and within acceptable timeframes Notify appropriate leadership, departmental personnel, and Service Response Center Operators of equipment shutdowns Accurately document equipment problems, failures, and completed work in work orders Report major equipment failures and malfunctions to management Assist with, oversee, or inspect repairs and modifications performed by contractors Complete the Unit 200 Competency Checklist, including responses to fire alarms, Incident Management Team events, utility losses, and elevator emergencies, and effective communication with leadership Apply troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to HVAC maintenance and repairs Identify and appropriately use HVAC tools, materials, and different types of solder Apply basic algebra, geometry, and statistics skills Demonstrate knowledge of condensate pump and fan coil unit components and operation Ensure work meets customer needs and applicable code requirements and supports a safe environment Keep rework due to negligence below 4% Maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external customers and complete tasks effectively while minimizing disruption Meet hospital attendance and punctuality requirements, demonstrate respect for others, and maintain a positive attitude Follow the departmental dress code and maintain a professional appearance Communicate clearly and thoroughly with customers and coworkers and respond promptly to hospital communications Provide complete documentation required by management and authorities having jurisdiction, including work order documentation Follow the departmental communication plan to understand and respond appropriately to job performance requirements and employee expectations Plan, organize, and coordinate small projects, work from blueprints, and prepare project estimates Manage individual inventory according to departmental inventory management and control requirements Maintain HVAC equipment and procedure documentation manuals Demonstrate initiative, accept responsibility for decisions, remain calm during crises, and willingly share knowledge Participate in required hospital and departmental training Perform other hospital duties within expectations established by management

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required One of the following licenses is required: o AC/Refrigeration Contractor (ACR) from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation o HVAC State A with C endorsement (HVACAWC) from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation o HVAC State B with E endorsement (HVACBWE) from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation o Stationary Engineer, 1st Grade (STATENG1) from the City of Houston o Stationary Engineer, 2nd Grade (STATENG2) from the City of Houston o Stationary Engineer, 3rd Grade (STATENG3) from the City of Houston 3 years of experience as an HVAC service-related technician required Hospital experience preferred High-rise HVAC systems experience preferred Refrigeration certification preferred

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children ' s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ' s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children ' s Health Plan, the nation ' s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children ' s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children ' s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children ' s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Job Info

• Job Identification 427822
• Job Category Skilled Crafts Worker
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Evening
• Locations 6701 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, US