HVAC Tech

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HVAC Tech to join our Facilities Management team. This position will assist in the maintenance repair and operation of the hospital's heating ventilation and air conditioning systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude a willingness to learn and a commitment to providing a safe and comfortable environment for our patients staff and visitors.

• Assist senior technicians in performing preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment including chillers boilers air handlers pumps and cooling towers.
• Learn to troubleshoot and repair basic HVAC system malfunctions under the guidance of experienced technicians.
• Assist with the installation of new HVAC equipment and components.
• Perform routine inspections of HVAC systems and identify potential problems.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Respond to service requests and address temperature complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and hospital policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area. 
• Assist with other facilities maintenance tasks as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Trade school education with required specialized training in HVAC.
• Minimum 4 years of recent work experience in the installation repair and maintenance of small and large capacity commercial-type HVAC equipment required.
• Required experience includes air conditioning evaporative cooling exhaust and ventilation equipment.
• Healthcare Facilities services experience preferred.
• Must have experience with pneumatic controls
• EPA Universal refrigeration license required.
• Fire Safety Card within 90 days of hire is required.
• Knowledge of Building Maintenance Systems (i.e. Johnson Controls Sunbelt) preferred.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.