HVAC Technician

As an HVAC / Mechanical Technician, you will leverage your advanced technical expertise to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment within a Life Science environment. This role involves supporting complex facility operations where precision, compliance, and safety are essential, while acting as a liaison between vendors, facilities staff, finance teams, and clients to ensure seamless execution of laboratory and facility activities. You will play a key part in upholding operational excellence, driving reliability improvements, and enhancing client satisfaction through effective service delivery and problem-solving in a highly regulated setting. Work schedule: 6:00am – 2:00pm, Monday – Friday (Rotating on-call). This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; Performs service to pumps, fans, kitchen equipment, dishwashers, plumbing fixtures and other mechanical equipment as necessary; Utilizes the building automation system to track building conditions and equipment operation; Assists lower-level technicians with work assignments and coaches as appropriate; Creates and modifies site operations procedures and recommends facilities reliability improvements; Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, mechanical and related control systems as scheduled in the CMMS; Performs mechanical upgrades and installations in accordance with code requirements and manufacturer recommendations; Responds to and provides service and feedback to customers on all work orders while ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, site policies and industry standards; Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance; Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving them; Enforces safety regulations and follows safe work practices such as job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout and PPE use; Operates measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to provide energy efficiency solutions; Provides response to facility issues including plumbing, electrical, roofing and carpentry emergencies; Responds to after-hours on-site emergencies as needed; Reads and understands repair manuals, specifications, drawings and schematic diagrams; Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor

Requirements

High School graduate or GED; Experience with work order management systems; At least 2 years of experience with maintenance & repair of commercial HVAC systems; Proficiency with standard office software and documentation systems; Universal EPA 608 refrigerant handling Certification or demonstrated equivalent; Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, and bend/stoop/squat as required

Nice to have

Previous experience in Life Science or controlled environmental facilities; Background in facility management and operations; Experience with KPI tracking and performance measurement; Knowledge of emergency response planning and safety protocols; Familiarity with Life Science Regulatory Requirements and Compliance; Background in inventory management systems; Strong interpersonal skills for client relationship management; Able to work collaboratively in team environments; Problem-solving mindset with focus on continuous improvement; Adaptability to change priorities and requirements; Professional demeanor for guest and client interactions

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching company contributions; Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care; Paid parental leave at 100% of salary; Paid Time Off and Company Holidays; Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay