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Job Title: HVAC/R Technician** **Job Description

The HVAC/R Technician is responsible for inspecting, operating, maintaining, and repairing central plant equipment, including cooling towers, pumps, fans, engines, generators, turbines, liquid chillers, compressors, compressed air systems, vacuum systems, heating and ventilating equipment, and related auxiliary equipment. The technician performs tests, submits reports, and documents all work and activities. Additionally, the technician supervises others engaged in work in the Central or Refrigeration Plants and serves as Watch Engineer as assigned. The role involves performing all related duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, Plant Manager, or Site Manager.

Responsibilities

+ Inspect, operate, maintain, and repair central plant equipment.

+ Supervise and coordinate work for plant personnel, including maintenance mechanics, plumbers, electricians, maintenance workers, and trades helpers.

+ Operate and regulate chilled water generation systems and all associated equipment.

+ Respond to alarms and system failures, taking corrective action as needed.

+ Record operational data such as equipment run hours, temperatures, pressures, fuel usage, and equipment status changes in accordance with regulatory and safety requirements.

+ Adhere to all safety and security procedures established by Plant Management, Facilities Management, and Environmental Health & Safety.

+ Prioritize tasks in the absence of direct instruction from the Chief Watch Engineer and inspect completed work for quality and completeness.

+ Maintain professional relationships with external service contractors and ensure contracted work is performed safely and efficiently.

+ Operate plant systems as needed to support contractor activities, including starting, stopping, and testing Central Plant systems.

Essential Skills

+ Expertise in refrigeration systems

+ Proficient in troubleshooting and repair of HVAC systems

+ Knowledge of system installation for HVAC and refrigeration

+ Understanding of electrical fundamentals

+ Basic plumbing and hydronics skills

+ Tool proficiency (meters, gauges, torches)

+ Knowledge of refrigerant handling and EPA 608 certification

+ Familiarity with controls and smart thermostat systems

+ Experience in preventive maintenance

+ Ventilation and air flow knowledge

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in operating and maintaining cooling towers, chilled water pumps, and related systems

+ Ability to utilize computerized control systems to monitor and adjust plant operations

+ Experience in operating and monitoring medical gas systems

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and quality. We offer a collaborative work environment where you can grow your skills and advance in your career. Working here provides an opportunity to be part of a vital team ensuring the smooth operation of essential systems in a hospital setting.

Work Environment

This role operates within a hospital environment, primarily during the 1st shift from 7 am to 4 pm. The work involves using advanced technologies and equipment to ensure the efficient operation of central plant systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.