Air Conditioning Operator

Position Title: Air Conditioning Operator

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: Nashville, TN

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Position Summary: Aldevra is currently seeking a qualified Air Conditioning Operator to support the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Nashville, TN. The ideal candidate will already align with our core values of SOAR (Strong Integrity and Ethics, Outstanding Teamwork, Accountability-Driven and Relentless Pursuit of Quality).

This position is contingent upon contract award.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist Veteran Affairs (VA) operators and work independently once trained to maintain facility needs.
• Operate a multi-zone air conditioning plant consisting of several centrifugal chillers with a capacity of approximately 3,000 tons and two reciprocating chillers with a capacity of 175 tons each, 4 computer room air conditioning units with a total capacity of 40 tons, and other air conditioning components such as condenser water systems, chilled water circulating systems and large air handling units that provide heating, ventilation, filtering, humidification and cooling to the entire medical center.
• Start, stop, and adjust all the air conditioning equipment needed to maintain required conditions of special areas such as clinical labs, research labs, bone marrow transplant unit, operating rooms, decentralized hospital computer equipment rooms, MRI, telephone and communication equipment, etc.
• Make hourly inspections of all operating equipment and records all findings such as compressor pressures, refrigeration temperatures, water temperatures, oil pressures, volt and amp readings and other information pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of the equipment.
• Check and adjust room temperatures and air handling unit temperatures as needed and address any alarms.
• Respond to emergent situations relating to the malfunction of all building service equipment in the medical center such as plumbing, electrical, medical equipment, nurse call system, medical air systems, vacuum system, etc. recording, and documenting of plant operations
• Maintain the cleanliness of all the Fan Rooms such as removing Trash and sweeping the floors.
• Complete weekly and monthly (PM’s) Preventative Maintenance in all the Fan Rooms.
• Responsible for relaying all information in the A/C Operations logbook located in the boiler plant.
• At the end of each shift you will be required to have a hand-off meeting with the person relieving you to discuss items not corrected from the previous shift.
• All other duties assigned. 

About Us

Aldevra was founded in 2009 by current President & CEO Rodney Marshall, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and minority entrepreneur. The company began by selling foodservice equipment to the federal government and later expanded to include medical equipment and professional services, helping to meet a broader range of customer needs. Today, Aldevra is recognized as a top foodservice equipment dealer in the U.S., specializing in federal government sales while also growing its commercial and e-commerce customer base. Its professional services division provides federal agencies with healthcare professionals, construction and facilities managers and technicians, and administrative support. Whether it's equipment or staffing, Aldevra is committed to delivering high-quality products and timely service at the best value.

Recent accolades include:

• Great Place to Work® 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• HIRE Vets Medallion Award 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025
• VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer for 2024 and 2025 Employer Awards
• Military Friendly® Employer Gold designation 2021,2022,2023,2024, 2025, 2026 
• Foodservice Equipment Reports 2023, 2024, 2025 Top Dealer
• Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine 2024, 2025 Distribution Giants list
• RATIONAL 2024, 2025 Premium Partner Award
• ENERGY STAR® Partner
• Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership Small Business Partner
• Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Partner #911

Learn more about us at aldevra.com.

Security Requirements:

• Must be able to maintain VA Badge.

This position requires passing an extensive background check.

Qualifications:

• Must have 12 months of commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and building operations experience.
• Must have Air Conditioning Equipment Knowledgeability and qualified experience in the following:
• Air Handler Units
• Cooling Towers
• Chillers – Starting and stopping
• Pumps
• Motors
• Exhaust Fans
• Refrigerators
• Ice Machines
• Walk-in Coolers
• Pneumatic Tube System
• Basic plumbing
• Basic electricity
• Siemen Desigo Computer System – Building Automation System 1 year of experience utilizing system.
• REES System
• Viewpoint
• Notifier fire alarm System
• Requires 45 days of onsite training before beginning job duties independently
• Valid REAL ID
• Excellent verbal communication skills and telephone manner
• Excellent and accurate written communication
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems
• Excellent attention to detail; accurate data entry
• Customer Focused and team-oriented work ethic
• Able to multi-task efficiently and accurately, focusing on quality

Veterans and Military Spouses are encouraged to apply.  

We offer you a generous benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee 401(k) with company match
• Professional Team Environment

Aldevra is an equal opportunity, E-Verify employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.