HVAC Technician

Where You’ll Work

St. Thomas More Hospital, a 25-bed acute care facility, is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. St. Thomas More offers 24-hour emergency and trauma services including inpatient acute care, intensive care unit, The Birth Center, diagnostic imaging, surgical services, rehabilitation services, sleep disorder center and a community blood bank. We’re proud to have a 5-star rating for joint replacement and be ranked among the top 15% in the nation for total joint replacement by Healthgrades (2008 to 2016). Our board-certified physicians specialize in emergency medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery and osteopathic treatment.  Employees of St. Thomas More enjoy the camaraderie of a close-knit community hospital, the relaxed feel of small-town life and an affordable cost of living in a town rich in culture and historic architecture. Located about 50 miles from Colorado Springs at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge, locals and visitors alike enjoy this area for some of the state’s best hiking, wildlife and river sports like rafting and fishing.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our HVAC Technician, you will install, operate, and maintain all heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, including medical air compressors, to provide a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing environment.

Every day you will perform specialized HVAC diagnostics and repairs, maintain medical air compressors, assist with general maintenance (minor electrical, plumbing, safety testing), and mentor/coach staff, ensuring optimal climate control and indoor air quality across the facility.

To be successful in this role, you will possess expert technical skills in HVAC systems and medical air compressors, a strong understanding of safety and operational efficiency, and the ability to work independently while providing excellent customer service and mentoring other facilities staff.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems.
• Monitors HVAC systems and operations, ensuring accurate completion of preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and meets all applicable codes.
• Comprehensive understanding of equipment operation, building systems, emergency procedures, and the ability to successfully provide service as needed.
• Responsible for accurate and timely completion of documentation in Computer Maintenance Management System, i.e., work orders, equipment, and area records.
• Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D
• Valid state driver's license
• Strong communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English Basic computer skills

Preferred

• Trade/Technical School in a facilities related field
• Refrigeration Journeyman license
• Two years of experience in commercial HVAC installation, service and repair Hospital facilities or healthcare construction experience