HVAC Technician (Sub-Journeyman) in Denver, Colorado at National Jewish Health

National Jewish Health is seeking a reliable and motivated HVAC Technician to join the Facilities team. This hands-on role is responsible for helping maintain the critical systems that keep a nationally recognized healthcare campus operating safely and efficiently. Working alongside experienced Journeyman HVAC Mechanics, this position offers the opportunity to expand technical skills while supporting the comfort and safety of patients, visitors and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and basic repairs on HVAC, refrigeration and mechanical systems
• Assists with troubleshooting, equipment installations and system upgrades across campus
• Maintains pumps, valves, motors, compressors, controls and related building systems
• Completes work orders, preventive maintenance documentation and inventory tracking
• Participates in the Facilities on-call rotation and supports campus operations as needed

National Jewish Health is the nation’s leading respiratory hospital, recognized for excellence in patient care, research and education. The HVAC Technician plays a vital role behind the scenes, ensuring the safe, comfortable and reliable environment that makes world-class healthcare possible. This position offers the opportunity to grow within a skilled trades team, develop advanced HVAC expertise and make a meaningful impact every day.

Position Summary: Maintains the integrity of the HVAC equipment with preventative maintenance work orders, minor repairs to the different equipment IE; control valves, pumps, including some kitchen equipment and the ability to work with electrical and pneumatic temperature controls to provide a comfortable and safe environment for staff and patients. Works closely with the Journeyman HVAC Mechanics through listening, learning and assisting the Journeyman with highly skilled installation of new equipment and repairs of old equipment for all HVAC systems including refrigeration systems.

Essential Duties:

• Listens and communicates effectively with the Lead HVAC and the Journeymen in the HVAC shop on a daily basis to understand assignments and schedules, allowing enough time to complete the tasks to meet the needs of the campus.
• Maintains mechanical-electrical equipment pertaining to HVAC, including pumps, valves, compressors, controls, fans, and electrical motors.
• Performs refrigeration maintenance and repairs on small refrigeration equipment and assists the Journeyman with more skilled and difficult maintenance and repairs, as well as new installations, learning the techniques from the Journeyman.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment throughout the Facility and completes documentation that is generated from our computerized Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Fills in as part of the On-Call rotation for Facilities as scheduled.
• Cleans and maintains all HVAC shop tools and equipment, keeping the HVAC shop neat, clean, and organized, with the various special tools and supplies in their proper places (that he or she uses on a daily basis).
• Communicates verbally and writing down needed supplies that are running low, as well as any damaged tools or equipment that need to be repaired or replaced.
• Responsible for filling out work orders for projects assigned to this position with all necessary information and materials used.

Other Duties:

• Part of the snow removal team, cleaning the sidewalks leading into our buildings, using a show shovel during snow storms.

Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Collaboration: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
• Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
• Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility:

• None

Travel:

• None

Core Values:

• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
• Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
• Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Completion of some HVAC training programs preferred.
2. Work Experience: 2 years of diverse experience in mechanical, electrical or building maintenance skills, including some plumbing, 2 years of education in the HVAC field required.
3. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Current Colorado driver’s license required. (CFC) Refrigerant Recovery Certificate (Universal preferred but at least Type I and Type II) preferred or obtained within 1 year of hire.

Salary Range: $27.54 - $36.42

Benefits
At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.