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Sentara

HVAC Mechanic

Virginia Beach, VA

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$10,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
1 Oct 2026

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City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is hiring a Full-time, day-shift HVAC Mechanic.

Shift/Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours a week; Day Shift from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and weekend schedule every 4-5 weeks.

The HVAC Mechanic is experienced in all phases of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating. This individual inspects, repairs and maintains HVAC systems in addition to maintaining parts, supplies and equipment. Responsible for following the operational and departmental guidelines, and for meeting all regulatory and compliance requirements, e.g. OSHA.

In addition to High School Graduate or equivalent, 1 year post- secondary/vocational training in air conditioning, refrigeration, math, physics, chemistry, and basic mechanics is preferred. Candidate must be proficient with direct digital controls (DDC). Universal certification preferred. Journeyman's license for Heating Vent and AC must be attained by the end of the first year of employment.

Education

One year of post-secondary/vocational training in air conditioning, refrigeration, math, physics, chemistry, and basic mechanics.

High School Grad or Equivalent – (Required)

Trade School Graduate – (Required)

Skills Required

Proficient with direct digital controls (DDC)

Certifications

Driver's License - Certification - Other/National – (Required)

Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type 1 (Small Appliances) - Certification - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – (Required)

Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type 2 (HighPressure Appliances) - Certification - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – (Required)

Journeyman Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Tradesman (JHVA) – Certification – Other/National (Preferred)

Journeyman's license for Heating Vent and AC must be attained by the end of the first year of employment.

Experience

3 years of HVAC experience – (Required)

Keywords: HVAC Mechanic, Air conditioning, Mechanic, Journeyman, HVAC, high-pressure appliances, Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Type I and Type II, recovery universal certification, residential, facility, talroo-allied health, ventilation, trade.

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $32.58 - $48.79 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

  • Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital , located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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