Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced
Facilities Maintenance HVAC/R Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and general facility support for commercial buildings and critical mechanical systems.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with chillers, boilers, heat pumps, water-source heat pumps, cooling towers, pumps, motors, VAV systems, commercial refrigeration, chilled-water systems, electrical components, and building automation controls. This position requires strong diagnostic skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to independently resolve equipment issues while minimizing facility downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial HVAC/R and facility equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair chillers, boilers, heat pumps, water-source heat pumps, cooling towers, pumps, motors, compressors, and associated mechanical systems.
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and control-related equipment failures.
- Inspect HVAC components, electrical connections, motors, compressors, belts, shafts, valves, thermostats, and control systems.
- Perform refrigerant leak detection, recovery, charging, evacuation, and system repairs in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Service chilled-water systems, pneumatic and electronic VAV systems, split systems, mini-splits, VRF equipment, and commercial refrigeration systems.
- Monitor equipment performance, including refrigerant pressures, temperature differentials, airflow, amperage, and operating controls.
- Complete scheduled inspections and maintenance activities using a computerized maintenance management system, or CMMS.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings.
- Respond to facility service calls and diagnose equipment issues promptly.
- Replace or repair compressors, blower motors, pumps, belts, controls, thermostats, valves, and other system components.
- Coordinate with facility personnel, vendors, contractors, and other technicians as required.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, parts used, equipment condition, and completed work.
- Follow OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and applicable HVAC/R standards.
- Maintain tools, testing equipment, work areas, and company-provided vehicles in safe operating condition.
- Support emergency or after-hours maintenance needs when assigned.
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to junior technicians when needed.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience in commercial HVAC/R service, facilities maintenance, or mechanical equipment maintenance.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Experience troubleshooting chillers, boilers, heat pumps, pumps, motors, compressors, VAV systems, and HVAC controls.
- Ability to use multimeters, manifold gauges, leak detectors, refrigerant recovery machines, vacuum pumps, thermometers, and other HVAC diagnostic tools.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and equipment documentation.
- Working knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple service priorities.
- Strong communication, customer service, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Journeyman HVAC certification or license.
- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
- HVAC Excellence or equivalent industry certification.
- Experience with commercial refrigeration, walk-in coolers, glycol systems, chilled-water systems, and cooling towers.
- Experience with building automation systems, pneumatic controls, PLCs, or CMMS platforms.
- Previous experience as a Lead Technician, Field Supervisor, or senior facilities technician.
- Familiarity with OSHA and ASHRAE standards.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and replacement components.
- Ability to climb ladders and work on rooftops, in mechanical rooms, and within confined equipment areas.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
- Ability to safely wear required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to work around electrical, mechanical, refrigerant, and rotating equipment hazards.