Technician 1, HVAC

Position Overview

The Technician 1, HVAC/Refrigeration is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems/equipment. This role ensures these systems meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical manufacturing and storage environments. Additionally, this role is responsible for conducting regular inspections and preventative maintenance on HVAC/R systems to ensure they are operating within the required specifications.

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit:

What You’ll Do

• Performs basic routine and preventative maintenance of the site’s heating, ventilation, air condition, and refrigeration systems and equipment with moderate supervision.
• Reports complex HVAC issues to senior technicians or management.
• Assists in overseeing the installation of equipment, as required.
• Assists in providing recommendations to develop maintenance and repair plans for HVAC systems and equipment, including cold rooms.
• Follows all safety protocols and guidelines.
• Supports certification of HEPA filters.
• Assists with work adhering to system air balancing activities.
• Assists HVAC department technicians to qualify and maintain production ventilation and equipment.
• Interacts with vendors and other departments.
• Works with Building Management Systems (BMS) monitoring program and assists with reviewing specific data relating to HVAC systems.
• Completes specialized training programs for HVAC systems.
• Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and building automation systems.
• Effective communication, both written and oral.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of Fume Hoods, Laminar flow hoods, and biosafety cabinets.
• Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call, and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1+ years of experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Completion of apprenticeship program or vocational training in HVAC.
• Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification (EPA 608 Certification).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, applied engineering, or another relevant field.
• Prior experience in HVAC maintenance.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is…