HVAC Technician

About the Company

Our client is a well-established food manufacturing company committed to producing high-quality products in a safe efficient and reliable manufacturing environment. Their success is driven by operational excellence preventative maintenance and a strong commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement.

As part of the facility maintenance team youll play a critical role in ensuring the reliable operation of the HVAC and refrigeration systems that support daily production. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organization where your technical expertise will directly contribute to the success of manufacturing operations.

About the Role

The HVAC Technician is responsible for maintaining troubleshooting repairing and performing preventive maintenance on commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems throughout the manufacturing facility.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with responsibility for maintaining large-scale HVAC equipment including rooftop package units industrial refrigeration systems ammonia systems cooling towers compressors evaporators and gas-fired heating systems.

The HVAC Technician will diagnose equipment failures identify root causes complete repairs document maintenance activities using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and respond to emergency maintenance requests as needed. The role also supports general facility maintenance while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) company safety standards and operational procedures.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated problem solver who enjoys working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where equipment reliability is essential to production success.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial or industrial HVAC technician experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Technical training in HVAC technology
• Refrigerant Certification required
• EPA Universal Certification preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC electrical controls and mechanical systems
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Technical Experience

Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing:

• Large rooftop HVAC package units
• 3050 ton R-22 refrigerant systems
• Industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
• Ammonia engine rooms
• Gas-fired heating systems
• Cooling towers
• Compressors
• Evaporators
• HVAC electrical controls
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Knowledge & Skills

• Commercial and industrial HVAC systems
• Refrigeration systems and refrigerants
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance programs
• Root cause analysis and equipment diagnostics
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance documentation and safety procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Additional Requirements

• Reliable attendance and dependable work history
• Willingness to work overtime flexible schedules and emergency call-ins when required
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment while following GMPs and company safety policies
• Commitment to maintaining a clean organized and safe work environment