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HVAC Tech

SSM Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Apr 2026
💰 $64,000/yr($42,000/yr$64,000/yr)

About the role

It's more than a career, it's a calling

IL-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

  • Department: Plant Operations & Maintenance

  • Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, Weekends as Needed

  • Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​

  • *Must Have Type II EPA or Universal EPA*

  • Location: SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – Centralia

Pay Range:

$21.99 - $32.99

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary:

Ensures safe and reliable operation, maintenance and repair of all support systems and equipment with emphasis on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and ice making machines. Performs electrical, mechanical, plumbing and refrigeration installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair work.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Performs inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all refrigerators and ice machines. 
  • Complete projects on a timely basis and within budget parameters.
  • Maintains current and accurate records of all maintenance inspections and repairs in computerized maintenance management system and/or on appropriate forms.
  • Ensures work areas, equipment, and supplies are kept clean, orderly and safe. 
  • Participates in processes that support continuous compliance with Joint Commission standards.  
  • Communicates and works with clinical and support staff regarding maintenance requirements, potential impacts to operations, and coordination of activities. 
  • Operates all mechanical equipment in the boiler room area including the emergency generator and cooling tower.
  • Installs and repairs electrical and plumbing equipment/systems as required. 
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION 

  • High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE 

  • No experience required

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Rare driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
 
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri

  •     Type II - Section 608 Technician Certification - United States Environmental Protection Services (EPA) certified issuer
  •     Or
  •     Universal - Section 608 - United States Environmental Protection Services (EPA) ce

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