HVAC Technician - Facilities

About the Organization Thanksgiving Point is a nonprofit dedicated to sparking curiosity, inspiring confidence, and helping children and families discover something new every time they visit. Through our museums, gardens, and farm experiences, we create hands‑on adventures that are centered around all things STEM.

Born from a spirit of gratitude, we are proud to be a community‑centered organization where science, nature, and the arts come alive. Each year, thousands of guests walk through our doors to explore, play, and grow‑and it takes a passionate, creative team to make that magic happen.

If you're looking for meaningful work in a place where ideas are welcomed, teamwork matters, and every day brings something different, we'd love to meet you.

Facilities Maintenance Senior Technician Job Description

Wage
: $34/hour+ DOE

Shift
:
Full time. The normal work schedule will be established by Facilities leadership based on operational needs. Thanksgiving Point hosts events and operates multiple facilities throughout the year, so occasional evening, holiday, emergency, or after‑hours work may be required.

Benefits
:
Free Thanksgiving Point Membership for you and immediate family; medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurances; paid time off & holidays; 401(k);
Employee Assistance Program;
Financial Assistance Program;
Thanksgiving Point venue discounts; and more!

Summary
:
Thanksgiving Point is seeking an experienced and dependable Facilities HVAC Technician to join our Facilities team. This position will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving HVAC and mechanical systems throughout the Thanksgiving Point campus.

The Facilities HVAC Technician will work across a wide variety of buildings and environments, including museums, event spaces, offices, restaurants, gardens, and other guest‑facing facilities. This position plays an important role in keeping our facilities comfortable, safe, reliable, and operating at a high level for our guests and Team Members.

The ideal candidate will have strong HVAC troubleshooting skills, be comfortable working independently, and also be willing to work as part of a larger Facilities team. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, communicates well, and is willing to jump in and help wherever needed.

Responsibilities
:

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and service on HVAC and mechanical equipment throughout the Thanksgiving Point campus.
• Diagnose and repair heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration‑related equipment.
• Maintain and repair rooftop units, split systems, air handlers, exhaust systems, pumps, motors, fans, VFDs, thermostats, and other HVAC‑related equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control issues associated with HVAC equipment.
• Work with building automation and HVAC control systems to identify problems and improve building performance.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and document completed work.
• Respond to HVAC service calls and work requests throughout campus.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify potential problems before they result in equipment failure.
• Assist with maintaining proper temperatures and environmental conditions in museums, event spaces, offices, restaurants, and other facilities.
• Coordinate with outside HVAC contractors when specialized service or additional support is required.
• Assist Facilities leadership with obtaining information, recommendations, and pricing for HVAC repairs and equipment replacement.
• Support HVAC‑related work associated with remodels, construction projects, equipment replacement, commissioning, and building turnover.
• Maintain HVAC equipment, mechanical rooms, tools, parts, and work areas in a clean and…