Engineer - HVAC Technician, Per Diem Variable Hours at PIH Health

Reporting to the Plant Operations Manager, the Engineer/HVAC Technician is responsible for the proper and continued operation and maintenance of all building mechanical systems necessary to maintain a safe and satisfactory working environment that will sustain and preserve assets. Tasks of performing Preventative Maintenance work on equipment, proactively identifying, fulfilling work orders and actively problem solving. Operate, maintain, and perform repairs on assigned HVAC equipment and controls, chilled water systems, boilers, refrigeration equipment and various other mechanical, electrical and building systems to ensure optimal performance.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit

Required Skills

• HVAC control systems service and repair experience.
• Experience in servicing and maintaining of a wide variety of HVAC Control systems and air systems.
• Honest, reliable, dependable, and ability to meet the demands of the work environment.
• Good critical thinking skills, accurate data collection, ability to work with little or no direct supervision.
• Ability to identify potential issues during shift rounds, develop corrective actions, and solutions oriented.

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Demonstrate competence in HVAC repair and maintenance
• Requires a valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a Hospital environment
• HVAC Technician Certification EPA Clean Air Section 608
• Building Automation Control System experience
• Boiler Operator experience
• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience with Hospital/commercial HVAC equipment and systems