HVAC Technician

About the role

The HVAC Technician is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance activities on facility mechanical systems and HVAC equipment. This position is primarily hands-on, requiring a high level of technical expertise and a significant amount of direct maintenance work ("wrench time") to ensure facility systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. The HVAC Technician supports facility operations through equipment maintenance, system monitoring, documentation control, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation activities on HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Maintain and repair air handling units (AHUs), exhaust fans, fume hoods, fan coil units, reheat coils, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Respond to and troubleshoot facility service requests related to temperature control, HVAC performance, and mechanical system issues.
• Monitor and adjust HVAC, refrigeration, chilled water, hot water, radiant heating, heat exchanger, air conditioning, and ventilation systems to ensure proper performance.
• Monitor equipment operating conditions, record readings, and make operational adjustments as required.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, valves, piping, filters, boilers, water heaters, and other mechanical systems.
• Analyze mechanical and HVAC system performance to identify equipment malfunctions and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on base building and critical HVAC systems in accordance with established maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Complete maintenance work orders accurately and ensure labor, material, contractor, and repair data are properly documented.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for system modifications, repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment records.
• Review system performance data and assist in identifying opportunities for equipment improvements, modifications, upgrades, or replacements.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities related to HVAC and mechanical system failures.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies required to support facility operations.
• Identify material, equipment, and supply needs and coordinate replenishment as necessary.
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Comply with established procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), facility, and maintenance safety requirements.
• Support cross-training and provide assistance in other facility maintenance activities as assigned.
• Communicate equipment concerns, maintenance issues, safety observations, and system performance concerns to management.
• Assist with facility reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Technical degree, trade certification, HVAC certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC and mechanical systems preferred.
• Experience working in commercial, industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, or facility maintenance environments preferred.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and mechanical system operation preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, and mechanical equipment.
• Understanding of air handling units, exhaust systems, fan coil units, boilers, pumps, valves, piping, and associated mechanical systems.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures and perform mechanical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Understanding of HVAC control systems and temperature regulation principles.
• Ability to interpret equipment documentation, maintenance procedures, and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and technical proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple maintenance activities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship quality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational reliability.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Complies with required gowning and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, including ear plugs, hair net, head cover, mask, safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, dedicated shoes, shoe covers, and any other applicable protective equipment.

Minimum Requirement

• High School Diploma or GED