Lead HVAC Mechanic

Job Title: Lead HVAC Mechanic

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Plant Operations

Req #: 0000255996

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $33.50 - $35.26 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

With the assistance of the Manager of Plant Operations, the Lead HVAC Mechanic’s responsibility includes overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. This role often involves complex troubleshooting, system upgrades, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Formal training equivalent to a related program in an accredited vocational school
• 1-3 years’ experience directly related to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning field

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License
• Valid EPA Universal HVAC Certification

Scheduling Requirement:

• Part-Time, 15 hours per week
• Shifts spanning weekend and weekday coverage 
• Days

Essential Functions:

• Assists with large, major repairs and overhaul work
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars
• Checks steam system for proper pressures and makes the necessary repairs to steam regulators, steam traps, piping and controls
• Checks, adjusts and balances air handler systems to insure proper flow and temperatures
• Cleans and/or replaces air handling filters on a scheduled basis
• Inspects, checks and maintains daily all heating and air conditioning systems to operate in an energy efficient manner
• Inspects, repairs and balances bearings, shafts and pulleys on fans, pumps and motors
• Maintains building temperatures at prescribed levels by operating and utilizing the Graphic Central and Delta 1000 computer energy management system
• Maintains proper water treatment conditions for cooling towers and reheat systems by chemical analysis
• Paints related equipment and surrounding areas
• Performs all other duties as job flexibility is prescribed
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections on all heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, medical gas systems and associated equipment
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled lubrication of moving parts on all equipment
• Snow removal duties as conditions dictate
• Winterizes and properly protects air conditioning systems from freezing

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer