HVAC Tech

We have an immediate opening for a HVAC Technician. The HVAC Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems within a manufacturing facility. This role ensures optimal environmental conditions for production operations, equipment performance, employee comfort, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The HVAC Technician works closely with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime and maintain reliable facility operations while adhering to all plant safety standards and procedures. 

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• Wear and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Understand and follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when servicing, maintaining, or repairing equipment.
• Know emergency response procedures and appropriate actions in the event of power outages, equipment failures, workplace injuries, chemical releases, or other emergencies.
• Maintain awareness of workplace hazards and proactively identify unsafe conditions.
• Immediately report safety concerns, incidents, near misses, and workplace injuries to the supervisor.
• Participate in safety training programs, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, air handling, ventilation, and climate control systems.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC system malfunctions, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic components.
• Install, modify, and upgrade HVAC equipment and related controls as required.
• Monitor and maintain temperature, humidity, and air quality standards in manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• Troubleshoot and repair chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, rooftop units, exhaust systems, and building automation systems.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests to minimize production interruptions.
• Inspect facility HVAC systems and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local building codes, company safety policies, and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Assist with energy management initiatives and sustainability programs.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors when specialized services are required.
• Support general facility maintenance activities as needed.
• Participate in facility emergency response efforts as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with plant standards.