Field Service Technician — HVAC & Biomedical Systems

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Field-based)

Experience: 2–3 Years

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Equity

Start Date: Immediate **

About Us**

MERCO Biomedical has served healthcare and laboratory clients since 1978 and is now part of Scientific Safety Alliance (SSA) — a national platform with 24 acquisitions, 13,500+ customers, and back-to-back recognition on Inc. Magazine's Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. You get the expertise of a 45+ year biomedical service provider with the career growth and equity ownership of a rapidly scaling company. **

The Role**

Hands-on hybrid role combining HVAC/refrigeration and biomedical equipment servicing at client sites across the Virginia Beach region. You'll perform preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration, and compliance inspections in regulated healthcare, pharmaceutical, and research facilities. **

What You'll Do**

** Biomedical Equipment & Calibration**
- Calibrate and maintain biological safety cabinets (BSCs), autoclaves, incubators, centrifuges, fume hoods, and sterilizers
- Conduct OEM inspections per AAAASF, AAAHC, CLIA, CMS, Joint Commission, and NFPA-99 standards
- Perform OQ/PQ testing per FDA and cGMP requirements
- Calibrate temperature loggers, particle counters, pressure gauges, and humidity sensors
- Certify BSCs per NSF/ANSI 49; test medical gas systems and emergency power systems

**** HVAC & Refrigeration

****- Service and repair HVAC systems, air handling units (AHUs), HEPA filtration, and cleanroom environmental controls

- Troubleshoot medical-grade refrigeration including ULT freezers, pharmacy refrigerators, blood bank units, and vaccine storage

- Perform HEPA filter integrity testing (DOP/PAO), airflow balancing, differential pressure testing, and smoke studies
- Service BAS, VAV systems, and temperature/humidity controls; maintain refrigerant systems per EPA 608

Documentation & Client Interaction
- Generate service reports, calibration certificates, and compliance records to audit standards
- Serve as on-site point of contact for clients; communicate findings and recommendations
- Identify service expansion opportunities and coordinate with sales and customer success teams **

What You Bring** **

Required:**
- 2–3 years in HVAC/refrigeration, biomedical equipment maintenance, or both
- Associate's degree or technical diploma in HVAC, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics, or related field (military training accepted) **

Preferred:**
- EPA 608 Universal Certification (or obtain within 90 days)
- Experience with medical-grade refrigeration or laboratory cold storage
- Familiarity with Joint Commission, ISO 14644, cGMP, or FDA regulated environments
- HEPA filter testing or BSC certification experience
- Strong troubleshooting skills across HVAC, refrigeration, and biomedical systems
- Proficient with multimeters, manometers, refrigerant gauges, and calibration instruments
- Valid driver's license; able to lift 50 lbs and work on ladders and rooftops **

Why SSA**

- Career path into Senior Tech, Team Lead, or Specialist roles
- High autonomy — no two days are the same
- Equity ownership in SSA
- 100% covered health insurance (employee + family)
- 401(k), dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, parental leave
- Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
- Tool allowance and certification reimbursement