Facility Systems Technician — Commercial HVAC & Humidity Control

Department:
Facility / Building Operations |

Reports To:

Building Operations Manager

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 annually (40-hour work week; varies by experience/expertise)

The Huntsville Ice Sports Center seeks an experienced Facility Systems Technician to oversee the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the facility's HVAC, dehumidification, and humidity-control systems. This role supports a 204,000-square-foot ice sports facility where climate and mechanical performance directly affect ice quality, building conditions, and customer experience. The goal is to proactively manage building performance and resolve issues before failures occur.

• HVAC & Mechanical Systems:
  Operate, inspect, maintain, and diagnose commercial HVAC equipment (air handlers, RTUs, ventilation, pumps, motors, fans, dampers, controls). Monitor performance to catch developing errors, and coordinate specialized repairs with outside contractors.
• Dehumidification & Humidity Control:
  Manage building humidity to prevent condensation, fogging, mold, and structural damage. Monitor outside-air conditions, adjust systems dynamically based on occupancy and seasonal weather, and collaborate with the Ice Technician team to maintain optimal ice quality.
• PM & Documentation:
  Perform and log scheduled preventive maintenance. Track system deficiencies, prioritize needed repairs, manage critical parts inventory, and assist management with long-term capital replacement planning.
• Troubleshooting & Emergency Response:
  Systematically isolate mechanical, electrical, airflow, or operational problems using gauges, meters, and wiring diagrams. Establish safe, temporary solutions when immediate repair isn't possible. Requires flexibility for some evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency work.

• 5+ years of commercial HVAC service, maintenance, or facility HVAC experience.
• Demonstrated expertise troubleshooting commercial HVAC, air-handling, and ventilation systems.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial dehumidification and humidity-control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and control circuits associated with HVAC equipment.
• Proven ability to work independently, diagnose complex problems, and take ownership.
• EPA Section 608 certification required. NATE certification preferred.

• Ability to regularly walk, climb ladders, and inspect a 204,000 sq. ft. facility.
• Comfortable working in mechanical rooms, on rooftops, in elevated spaces, and in both hot and cold environments.
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, lift, and carry commercial maintenance tools and equipment.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols, including lockout/tagout, PPE, confined spaces, and refrigerant handling.