Job Title: Air Conditioning Operator HVAC Central Plant
Location: Nashville, TN 37212
Facility: VA Medical Center
Position Type: Full Time
Pay: 34 to 40 per hour based on verified experience

We are hiring experienced Air Conditioning Operators to support a 24 7 central utility plant at a VA Medical Center in Nashville. This role supports critical hospital environments including operating rooms, labs, MRI, research areas, and IT spaces.

This is not residential HVAC. Central plant or large campus experience is required.

What You Will Do
• Operate and monitor 3,000 ton centrifugal chillers and supporting systems
• Start, stop, and adjust chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and air handlers
• Monitor condenser and chilled water systems
• Record hourly readings including pressures, temperatures, volts, and amps
• Respond to alarms and emergent facility issues
• Perform weekly and monthly preventive maintenance
• Maintain clean and organized mechanical and fan rooms
• Complete detailed shift hand off reports

Schedule Requirements
• Rotating 1600 to 2400 and 2400 to 0800 shifts
• Weekends required based on schedule
• Federal holidays required if scheduled
• Must be available for occasional emergency coverage

Minimum Requirements
• Minimum 1 year commercial HVAC or central plant experience
• Experience in hospital, industrial, or large campus environment preferred
• EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification required
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Security and Compliance
• Must pass VA Tier 1 background investigation
• Must obtain VA PIV badge prior to start
• Must provide Real ID compliant identification
• Must meet required occupational health screenings

Why Apply
• 34 to 40 per hour based on experience
• Long term federal contract through 2031
• Stable full time hours
• Work in a mission driven healthcare environment

Pay is based on documented central plant and chiller experience. Candidates with large hospital or campus system experience will be considered at the top of the range.

Submit a resume detailing specific chiller systems, plant size, BAS platforms, and emergency response experience.