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Senior HVAC Mechanic

Department and Name: A/C & Refrigeration Operations- Norfolk General Hospital
Physical Location: Norfolk, VA
Location Type: On-Site
Employment Status: Regular-Full time
Shift: Rotating
Posted Date: April 10, 2026

Job Overview

Senior HVAC Mechanic

The Sr HVAC Mechanic is experienced in all phases of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating and assists the leadership (Shop Lead, Supervisor, Manager, and Director) with daily operations, coordination of work, quality and service, achievement of goals and objectives, customer satisfaction, and in meeting regulatory requirements.

This individual serves as the technical resource for other team members through participation in quality control and improvement activities, staff development activities, and provides daily support to team members. The Senior HVAC Mechanic also helps leadership with facilitating and monitoring the work process of designated teams, including internal construction and maintenance projects. Candidate must be proficient with direct digital controls (DDC) and 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 departmental regulatory and compliance requirements, e.g. OSHA as assigned.

This individual will assist the Shop Lead in leading the AC Shop and serve as Shop Lead in their absence.

This position is based in the AC Shop and assists with the Central Utility Plant, Pipe Shop, and Electric Shop operations and support as needed/assigned. Training to support other shops will be provided. This role is considered a departmental position and not AC Shop specific.

Mission Essential Personnel

Required Work Shifts

  • Rotating Shifts
  • Weekends
  • On-Call

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
  • Trade/Technical School Graduate OR 3 years’ experience in lieu of Trade School Diploma/Degree

Certification/Licensure

  • Refrig Recovery: Cert Type I or II, Universal (Required)
  • Journeyman HVAC License (Required)
  • Valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver’s License (Required)

Experience

  • 3 years HVAC experience (Required)
  • Refrigerant Recovery: Certificate Type I or II, Universal, Journeyman HVAC License (Required)

About Us

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission – “we improve health every day.” Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet® recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety, and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as “America’s Best-In-State Employer” (2024), “Best Employer for Veterans” (2022, 2023), and “Best Employer for Women” (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health’s “Top 15 Health Systems” (2021, 2018).

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