Hvac Technician

Job Title: HVAC Technician Job Description

Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, recommending changes for improved efficiency. Install and maintain air conditioning units and systems, ensuring proper operation. Calibrate and maintain HVAC controls and assist with complex electronics or pneumatic controls. Maintain assigned tools, equipment, and work area, and requisition supplies as needed. Execute welding, brazing, and soldering tasks. Diagnose and repair issues with centralized air handling units, refrigerated air conditioning units, walk-in boxes, cold rooms, and chillers. Respond to heating or cooling complaints and make necessary adjustments. Test and balance HVAC systems to meet specifications and code requirements. Collaborate with other crafts on shutdowns involving heating, cooling, and power supply for refrigerated systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment.

• Recommend changes to equipment for better efficiency.

• Install new air conditioning units and systems.

• Calibrate and maintain manual and electronic controls.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and work area.

• Prepare requisitions for necessary supplies.

• Perform welding, brazing, and soldering tasks.

• Diagnose and repair issues with HVAC systems.

• Respond to heating or cooling complaints.

• Test and balance HVAC systems.

• Collaborate on shutdowns involving HVAC systems.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in HVAC service, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

• Mechanical and electrical repair skills.

• Knowledge of BMS systems and air handling.

• Experience with plumbing, pneumatics, and boilers.

• Ability to operate standard tools and equipment.

• Problem-solving and organizational skills.

• Ability to read blueprints and sketches.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a Technical/Trade School preferred.

• Four to six years of related work experience.

• Five years of healthcare HVAC field work preferred.

• CDL California Driver’s License.

• EPA Type 608 Universal Certification required.

• Adaptability to change and ambiguity.

• Effective communication skills.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and computer systems.

Why Work Here?

Join a world-renowned hospital offering great benefits, job stability, and growth opportunities. Work in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Work Environment

This position is onsite at a hospital, working alongside a diverse team of healthcare engineers, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and more. The shift is from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Tuesday to Saturday, with initial training on the day shift. A uniform will be provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stanford, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $46.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stanford,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.