HVAC Mechanic jobs in Newport News, VA

Sentara Health is currently seeking an HVAC Mechanic at our Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. 

Hours/Shift: Full-Time-40hrs per week, Days, on-call may be required.

Sentara Benefits:

We are setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. Sentara offers exciting benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid annual leave, paid parental leave, emergency caregiver leave, educational assistance, student loan paydown, 403(B), 401(K) and more! For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com) 

• Join our team! Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization who cares about People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15 years.​

Sentara Obici Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility located in Suffolk, Virginia. This 172-bed, full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. In June 2010, Sentara Obici opened a new three-story, 63,480 square-foot wing, which includes all private beds serving orthopedic, medical, and surgical patients and increased the hospital’s bed capacity.

Position Overview:

The HVAC Mechanic is experienced in all phases of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating. This individual inspects, repairs, and maintains HVAC systems in addition to maintaining parts, supplies, and equipment. Responsible for following the operational and departmental guidelines, and for meeting all regulatory and compliance requirements, e.g. OSHA.

Education Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Education Preferred:

One year of post-secondary/vocational training in air conditioning, refrigeration, math, physics, chemistry, and basic mechanics.

Experience Required:

Three years HVAC work experience

Skills Required:

Proficient with direct digital controls (DDC), Leadership, Equipment Maintenance, Repairing, Installation, Service Orientation, Microsoft office,

Troubleshooting, Monitoring, Listening, Communication, and Critical Thinking

Certifications and Licensures Required:

• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type 1 (Small Appliances) - Certification - Other/National
• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type 2 (HighPressure Appliances) - Certification - Other/National  (Inactive)
• Universal Certification preferred
• Journeyman's license for Heating Vent and AC must be attained by the end of the first year of employment.
• Valid and Current Driver’s License

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