HVAC Technician
| Facility | Harris Regional Hospital |
| Location | Sylva, NC |
| Career Area | Facilities / Plant Operations |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job Shift | Day |
| Date Posted | 09/15/2025 |
| Job ID | #313316 |
HVAC Technician
Schedule: Full-time, Days
Location: Sylva, NC
Your experience matters Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an HVAC Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.
How you'll contribute
An HVAC Technician who excels in this role:
Responsible for maintaining, inspecting and repairing domestic cold and hot water distribution systems, fixtures, sewer systems, medical gas systems, fire extinguishing systems, mechanical equipment and systems.
May perform tasks in other job functions of the plant operations and maintenance department to ensure the building is maintained in accordance with all policies and procedures.
Responsible for the installation of heating and air systems throughout the system, as well as preventive maintenance of the heating and air conditioning systems; ensures boilers and domestic water heaters are maintained in working order at all times.
Performs preventive maintenance on sophisticated equipment. Ensures equipment is in proper working order; repairs malfunctions as needed which may include fabricating and repairing refrigerant circuits, troubleshooting electrical failures, lubricating equipment and machinery, installing and removing pipes and parts, requiring electrical control failures, replacing defective compressor parts, etc.
Makes repairs which may involve charging units with refrigerant, adding or changing oil, replacing defective controls, cleaning of cooling coils, condensers and cooling towers, making adjustments for proper operation, etc.
Troubleshoots equipment problems that cannot be solved by Mechanic Is.
Informs supervisor of all equipment problems that adversely affect the continuity of service. Evaluates problems and provides the affected department with an estimate of downtime.
Maintains an inventory of supplies and parts, initiating requests for repair parts and equipment.
Completes required reports for each job assignment, detailing time and materials used for each completed task.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of trade school or technical college in plumbing or welding plus additional courses in air conditioning, heating, and welding. Additional requirements include:
Seven years minimum of maintenance mechanic experience desired, preferably in a hospital setting (may waive up to two years of experience by appropriate schooling in technical college, along with demonstrated proficiency in the completed courses.
Evidence of extensive technical or trade experience to include journeyman will be considered on a case by case basis.
Possess knowledge and understanding of all the following areas to include; operation and functions of boilers, chillers, refrigeration equipment, pumps, electrical systems, and basic maintenance functions such as painting and general building repairs.
Extensive cross training required and understanding of all major systems within the facilities which are maintained by other fields.
Ability to climb and work from ladders.
Ability to spend long periods of time standing/ walking /kneeling and squatting while working on equipment.
Must be able to bend and stoop and reach above shoulders.
Ability to read manuals and interpret written instructions is a must.
Work in hot humid equipment rooms.
Must have ability to use tools to make repairs to equipment.
Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds
More about Harris Regional Hospital
Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility located in Sylva, NC. With a long-standing reputation for excellent care, this fully-accredited hospital has been providing care to western North Carolina residents since 1925. Harris offers five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.
EEOC Statement
"Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.