Facilities Maintenance HVAC/R Technician

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.