HVAC Technician

About the role

Oversees the daily operation of the site HVAC/HVAC‑R, utilities, and related systems (water, steam, etc.). The position emphasizes maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment across all systems, with a high expectation of “wrench time.” The incumbent must be multi‑skilled in HVAC‑R, pipe fitting/plumbing, and electrical work, willing to work outside their trade when needed, and available for on‑call, off‑hours, evening, night, and weekend shifts. Additional duties may include general maintenance and support tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain air handling equipment, air filters, DP monitoring, and air balancing.
• Service refrigeration systems (specialty multi‑circuit), DX systems, process chillers, and comfort chillers.
• Manage refrigerants in compliance with EPA requirements, including accurate usage and inventory records.
• Action all alarms during a shift; monitor and adjust heat exchangers, HVAC systems, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, VAV systems, electrical, emergency backup, and hot water systems.
• Monitor, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, and air‑conditioning equipment.
• Monitor and repair boilers, ventilating and hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, and filters.
• Monitor and repair other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and adjust as needed.
• Analyze system operation, determine causes of problems/malfunctions, and take corrective corrective action.
• Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single‑ and three‑phase motors (under senior electrician direction); run conduit; pull wiring to machinery, motors, operating parts.
• Install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; heat exchangers; replace motor bearings; replace pump seals.
• Install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems, and associated controls.
• Assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical controls, switching, and motor controls.
• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on VFDs (variable frequency drives) on HVAC units and pumps.
• Monitor utility substation HV switching and load distribution on site.
• Perform routine facility repairs: sheetrock, patching, caulking, painting, lock repair, and piping.
• Identify, utilize, and operate tools and equipment associated with the craft discipline.
• Comprehend and recognize all job‑related work permits and complete Job Hazard Analyses.
• Perform work while wearing required PPE (rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air/air‑purifying respirators, safety harness, sand‑blast hoods, flame‑retardant coveralls, flash suit with gloves and hood, hard hat, ear plugs, safety glasses, etc.).
• Order materials as needed.
• Operate man lift, scissor lift, forklift, and respirator‑fitted equipment.
• Work in high places (not afraid of heights) and confined spaces; work off lifts and scaffolds; understand elevated work standards.
• Comply with policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain compliance with State, County, or City ordinances, codes, or laws.
• Document work performance and materials procurement as directed.
• Perform any and all other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Willing to work out of trade when necessary to perform other work tasks and assist other crafts.
• Available for on‑call work; off‑hours shifts, evening, night, and weekend work may be required.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.; skilled in operating electric hand tools, working on ladders, carrying tools, lifting and carrying heavy loads, operating required equipment, and operating a motor vehicle.
• Capable of working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to work in close places such as closets, crawl spaces, attics, vaults, etc.
• Capable of overhead work / working at heights.
• Must be able to adequately perform required job functions in a safe and approved manner.
• Environmental conditions vary based on the job being performed; work may occur in the maintenance shop and/or the plant.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with commercial building systems, specifically including refrigeration components.
• Experience with Siemens or Allen‑Bradley BAS (building automation) systems.
• Universal EPA 608 certification (Refrigeration).
• Fluent in English.
• Conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports.
• Subject to 24‑hour availability.
• Preferred: trade license, apprenticeship, or equivalent trade experience/vocational certification.
• Able to work in a customer‑service environment interacting with the client.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with computer‑based systems and programs, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical ability.
• Technical expertise in HVAC‑R maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Multi‑skilled in pipe fitting/plumbing and electrical work.
• Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action.
• Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single‑ and three‑phase motors; run conduit; pull wiring to machinery, motors, and operating parts.
• Install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; service heat exchangers; replace motor bearings; replace pump seals.
• Install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems, and associated controls.
• Assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical controls, switching, and motor controls.
• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on VFDs on HVAC units and pumps.
• Monitor utility substation HV switching and load distribution on site.
• Perform routine facility repairs (sheetrock, patching, caulking, painting, lock repair, piping).
• Identify, utilize, and operate tools and equipment associated with the craft discipline.
• Comprehend and recognize all job‑related work permits and complete Job Hazard Analyses.
• Perform work while wearing required PPE.
• Order materials as needed.
• Qualified to operate man lift, scissor lift, forklift, and respirator‑fitted equipment.
• Ability to work in high places and confined spaces; work off lifts and scaffolds; understand elevated work standards.
• Comply with policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain compliance with State