Heating Air Conditioning Technician

Company Description AstenOrtho, founded in 2014, is a leading super-speciality orthopaedic hospital based in Calicut (Kozhikode), Kerala, India. The hospital was created to deliver focused, expert care for bone and joint conditions, addressing the need for highly specialized orthopaedic services. AstenOrtho is NABH certified and operates a 33,000 sq.ft. facility that is among the few in South India offering fully automated robotic surgery for orthopaedic procedures. In its first decade, the hospital has touched over 250,000 lives, performing more than 10,000 major orthopaedic surgeries, including thousands of knee and hip replacements and hundreds of robotic surgeries. The team is committed to maintaining pioneering standards in clinical practice, healthcare quality, and patient experience.
Role Description The Heating Air Conditioning Technician will be responsible for installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems and related equipment throughout the hospital facility. Day-to-day tasks include diagnosing system issues, performing preventive maintenance on heating and cooling units, ensuring proper ventilation and indoor air quality, and responding to service requests to minimize downtime and disruption to clinical operations. The technician will coordinate with facility management, other maintenance staff, and external vendors to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This is a full-time, on-site role based at AstenOrtho in Kozhikode, requiring regular presence in clinical and non-clinical areas of the hospital.
Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose and resolve HVAC system issues using strong Troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of Electricity, including safe handling of electrical components and basic wiring related to HVAC systems.
• Experience with Preventive Maintenance for heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment in a commercial or healthcare setting.
• Basic Plumbing skills for handling condensate lines, connections, and related piping in HVAC installations.
• Relevant EPA or equivalent environmental and refrigerant handling certification, or eligibility/willingness to obtain such certification.
• Certification, diploma, or vocational training in HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, or mechanical trades.
• Understanding of safety protocols and healthcare facility standards, with the ability to work safely in patient-care environments.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and ability to follow maintenance schedules and work orders.
• Capacity to work on-site, respond to urgent maintenance needs, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.