AC Mechanic

Technician I: Entry / Apprentice

• Safety fundamentals: lockout/tagout, PPE, infection prevention awareness, and safe work practices in occupied health care environments.

• Mechanical basics: hand tools, filters, belts, bearings, drain lines, thermostats, and basic HVAC component identification.

• Documentation: completes PMs, rounds, and work orders accurately and escalates issues affecting temperature, humidity, or pressure relationships.

• Healthcare HVAC subject matter expertise: leads resolution of chronic comfort, humidity, filtration, and pressurization issues in critical and non-critical spaces.

• Training and leadership: mentors technicians, standardizes PM practices, and supports competency development, certification readiness, and cross-training.

• Consultation and planning: partners with facilities leadership, infection prevention, vendors, and engineers on outages, renovations, and corrective action plans.

Technician I

Preventive maintenance fundamentals: filter changes, belt alignment, coil cleaning, basic work orders, rounds, and support for air handlers, exhaust fans, split systems, and terminal devices in non-critical spaces.

Low: works under close supervision; follows standard procedures and escalation paths.

0-2 years

EPA Section 608 Type I or obtain within introductory period.

OSHA 10; trade school or apprenticeship completion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standard for an office environment. Walking, standing or sitting for long periods required during regular day shift. Must be able to do general maintenance and minor repairs. Occasional Lifting, pushing, pulling of twenty-five to fifty pounds or Equivalent required during regular day shift.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside and outdoor environment with exposure to temperatures, air contamination, dirt, grease or waste. Possible hazards may consist of minor cuts, bruises, or scrapes.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT/ WORK AIDS: Excellent Personal and Computer Operating skills. Ability to utilize CMMS software, building controls, building systems knowledge, etc. Knowledge of power tools and equipment testing tools.