Facilities Engineer; HVAC

Facilities Engineer (HVAC)

This role supports the Facility Maintenance Manager by performing preventative, corrective, and general maintenance on a wide range of HVAC systems and related mechanical equipment across a large, multi-building site. The Facilities Engineer (HVAC) ensures the reliable operation of HVAC equipment, production chillers and boilers, building controls, and kitchen refrigeration systems by conducting tests, inspections, and data analysis, and by performing work in accordance with manufacturing standards and established change processes for core equipment and components.

Responsibilities

• Support the Facility Maintenance Manager in the preventative, corrective, and general maintenance of HVAC systems and related equipment across the site.
• Maintain and service HVAC equipment, including production chillers, boilers, building controls, and kitchen refrigeration systems.
• Monitor and adjust the operation of refrigerant systems, heat exchangers, chilled water and air conditioning equipment, boilers, pumps, valves, piping, and filters to ensure optimal performance.
• Record equipment readings and operating data as needed, analyze results, and make appropriate adjustments to maintain proper equipment function.
• Promptly notify appropriate parties of any equipment problems, malfunctions, or abnormal conditions and assist in troubleshooting and resolution.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all base building and critical system equipment, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Assemble all tools, supplies, and instruments necessary to complete maintenance tasks efficiently and safely.
• Carry out maintenance and repair activities with minimal disruption to operations and occupants.
• Conduct immediate clean-up of work areas after completing tasks, maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Complete preventative maintenance task sheets and other required documentation to accurately record work performed and equipment condition.
• Return tools to the workshop and unused supplies to the storeroom after each job to maintain organization and readiness.
• Advise the Maintenance Manager of any equipment issues, recurring problems, or recommended improvements to enhance system reliability.
• Apply a strong working knowledge of mechanical functions associated with HVAC systems and equipment to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Follow manufacturing standards and established change processes when working on qualified core equipment and components.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of commercial or industrial HVAC service experience.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical functions associated with HVAC systems and equipment.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC troubleshooting, including rooftop units (RTUs) of approximately 20 tons.
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC maintenance and repair, including split systems and full HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting boilers, pumps, valves, piping, and filters.
• Experience working with refrigeration systems and kitchen refrigeration equipment.
• EPA Universal Certification (EPA Universal).
• Experience in facilities maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and service-related tasks.
• Ability to perform tests, rounds, and data analysis to verify proper functioning of equipment.
• Ability to follow manufacturing standards and established change processes for qualified core equipment and components.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience monitoring and adjusting refrigerant systems, heat exchangers, chilled water systems, and air conditioning equipment.
• Experience in both mechanical and electrical aspects of HVAC and related building systems.
• Experience in a commercial, industrial, or large-campus facilities environment.
• Strong attention to detail in documenting work performed and recording equipment readings.
• Ability to organize and prepare tools, supplies, and instruments efficiently before starting tasks.
• Capability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining clear communication with leadership.
• Commitment to maintaining clean, safe, and orderly work areas.
• Comfort working in environments that can be loud due to heavy industrial operations.

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