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Job Description
HVAC Specialist Location:
Boone, North Carolina | Full-Time | Variable Shifts Why You'll Love Working Here As an HVAC Specialist at UNC Health Appalachian , you'll play a critical role in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and efficient environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You'll work with advanced mechanical systems across hospital facilities, ensuring equipment reliability and regulatory compliance. Join a supportive team that values professionalism, collaboration, and service excellence — all within a mission-driven healthcare system in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Compensation:
Starting pay begins at $24.94 per hour , with competitive rates based on experience and education.
Schedule:
Full-time, variable shifts; may include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations.
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, wellness incentives, and employee discounts. What You'll Do as an HVAC Specialist Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC systems including chillers, boilers, air handlers, heat pumps, and ventilation systems. Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and emergency repairs to ensure optimal system performance. Install and commission new HVAC equipment in accordance with codes, regulatory standards, and manufacturer specifications. Assess energy efficiency and recommend improvements to reduce waste and enhance system operation. Maintain detailed logs and documentation of maintenance, repairs, inspections, and equipment conditions. Collaborate with facilities, engineering, and clinical teams to support seamless hospital operations. Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and adherence to UNC Health Appalachian policies, safety standards, and values.
Qualifications Education:
High school diploma or GED required. Vocational or technical training in HVAC systems preferred.
Experience:
Progressive HVAC experience in installation, maintenance, and repair preferred; institutional or healthcare setting experience a plus.
Proficiency in HVAC diagnostics, troubleshooting, and system maintenance. Ability to interpret schematics, technical manuals, blueprints, and building codes. Knowledge of OSHA standards, facility safety practices, and regulatory requirements. Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment. Physical & Work Environment Lift, push, pull, or carry up to and over 50 lbs. Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching. Manual dexterity and near visual acuity required for equipment repair and inspection. Exposure to chemicals, electrical and mechanical systems, power tools, and various environmental conditions. Work in cramped spaces, attics, mechanical rooms, and rooftops for extended periods. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and hospital environment risks. Irregular hours including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins.
What Sets Us Apart Career Growth:
Opportunities for continuing education, HVAC certification support, and advancement within a skilled facilities team.
Impactful Work:
Support the comfort, safety, and well-being of patients and staff across multiple hospital and clinic environments.
Community & Lifestyle:
Boone offers scenic mountain living, year-round outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community — ranked among America's best small towns by Forbes and Southern Living .
Inclusive Culture:
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion — fostering a workplace where every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered. Ready to use your HVAC expertise to make a meaningful difference? Apply today to join UNC Health Appalachian and help maintain a safe, efficient environment for our patients and community. About UNC Health Appalachian It's official - UNC Health Appalachian earned an "A" in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades! UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply " making life better." About UNC Health UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org. UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us. Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information, contact arhsrecruitment@unchealth.unc.edu .
