Hvac Technician

Job Description

The HVAC Technician maintains, repairs, and optimizes all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems throughout a large, deadline-driven industrial facility. This role focuses on rooftop and ceiling units, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, and ventilation systems, ensuring reliable operation both indoors and outdoors. The technician performs daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical issues, and supports the broader maintenance team with plant and facilities work when HVAC needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service all HVAC units inside the facility, including rooftop units, ceiling units, and other climate control equipment.
• Perform HVAC repairs and preventive maintenance on all HVAC equipment throughout the facility, both indoors and outdoors.
• Conduct daily inspections of HVAC systems to identify potential issues and ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot HVAC units to diagnose issues such as bad capacitors, electrical faults, and mechanical failures.
• Work with refrigerants (including Freon) safely and in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and maintain chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, ventilation systems, exhaust fans, and related equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on HVAC systems, including three-phase power and control circuits.
• Assist with industrial maintenance tasks, including preventive maintenance (PMs) on production equipment and facility systems when HVAC work is caught up.
• Support the facilities maintenance team and plant floor operations by responding to equipment issues and helping keep production running smoothly.
• Collaborate with a large maintenance team and production partners to prioritize work, minimize downtime, and meet customer deadlines.
• Problem-solve on the fly and resolve HVAC and equipment issues in a timely manner in a high-temperature, deadline-driven environment.
• Follow safety procedures and best practices while working inside and outside the facility, including in areas with elevated temperatures.
• Document work performed, communicate equipment status, and report recurring issues to support continuous improvement of maintenance processes.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in HVAC, preferably in industrial or commercial environments; residential experience may be considered.
• EPA 608 Universal certification.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical HVAC issues.
• Proficiency in HVAC service and repair, including rooftop and ceiling units.
• Ability to work with refrigerants such as Freon safely and effectively.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with three-phase power.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics in an industrial setting.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and facility equipment.
• Willingness to support the industrial maintenance team and facilities maintenance team when needed.
• Capability to problem-solve quickly and fix issues in a timely manner in a production environment.
• Comfort working in high-temperature areas and in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PLC troubleshooting in relation to equipment and HVAC controls.
• Experience in industrial or commercial HVAC systems, including chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, and ventilation systems.
• Familiarity with exhaust fans and other facility ventilation components.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a large maintenance team and collaborate with production departments.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate work and share equipment status.
• Attention to detail in performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Commitment to safety practices and proper handling of tools, equipment, and refrigerants.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a supportive, family-like culture where leadership actively takes care of the team and invests in their growth. The organization offers a strong total rewards package, including day-one benefits with medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, 100% matching 401(k), vacation, holidays, short- and long-term disability, paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and weekly pay. Team members receive a starter toolbox, a tool allowance, branded work attire, safety shoe program, and prescription safety glasses, along with access to a vehicle discount purchase program. There are no seasonal shutdowns, and a performance-based bonus of up to 12% is available quarterly, with a track record of consistently achieving the full bonus. The company pays to send technicians to school and supports them in earning additional certifications, creating a long-term, development-focused environment where employees can build their skills and advance their careers.

Work Environment

This role operates on 1st shift, typically from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The technician works both inside and outside the facility and will be exposed to varying weather conditions. The plant tempers and forms glass for windshields and uses ovens, so certain areas can reach temperatures up to approximately 110 degrees. Despite the heat in some zones, the facility is extremely clean with minimal dirt and is organized to support efficient maintenance and production operations. The HVAC Technician joins a team of about 25 Maintenance Technicians who partner closely with production to perform preventive maintenance and keep equipment running. The environment is deadline-driven, supporting automotive manufacturing as a Tier 2 supplier, requiring timely problem-solving and responsiveness to customer expectations. Branded work attire and safety programs, including safety shoes and prescription safety glasses, are provided to support a professional and safe working environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of AUBURN, IN.

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $62400.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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This is a fully onsite position in AUBURN,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.