Facilities Maintenance Mechanic; HVAC

Position: Facilities Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC)
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic – HVAC

Location:

Fareva Richmond, VA

Reports To:

Maintenance Manager Position Summary The Facilities Maintenance HVAC Mechanic is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems across the facility. This role ensures all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company SOPs, and Environmental Health & Safety standards. The mechanic supports overall facility reliability by performing preventive maintenance, responding to equipment failures, and collaborating with other maintenance trades and departments.

Key Responsibilities Preventive Maintenance Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC and mechanical systems including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, ventilation systems, and building automation equipment

Conduct routine operational checks between scheduled maintenance intervals

Review equipment manuals and technical documentation to support maintenance activities

Coordinate equipment shutdowns with production and facility teamsHVAC Repairs & Service Diagnose and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems

Recover, evacuate, recharge, and handle refrigerants in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements

Repair leaks and replace defective components

Interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical specifications

Communicate equipment status, risks, and repair needs to supervisors and team members

Troubleshooting Mechanical Systems Identify and resolve issues with HVAC systems including chillers, boilers, ventilation units, compressed air systems, and building automation controls

Troubleshooting Electrical Components Diagnose and repair faulty breakers, switches, thermostats, fuses, and related control components

Team Support & Collaboration Work collaboratively with other maintenance trades to restore equipment and support facility operations

Additional Duties Support senior HVAC mechanics or maintenance leadership with assigned tasks

Drive company vehicles as needed to pick up or deliver parts and equipment

Organizational Relationships Works closely with maintenance mechanics, maintenance leadership, and other facility maintenance groups

Partners with production and departmental supervisors to coordinate equipment access and repairs

Interfaces with external vendors for troubleshooting, repairs, and service support

Supervision & Accountability May coordinate and oversee the work of external contractors and service vendors on assigned projects

Education & Experience

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Virginia State Journeyman HVAC License EPA Refrigeration Certification Technical Skills Basic computer skills and familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment such as forklifts

Physical Requirements Ability to climb ladders and work at heights

Ability to work outdoors and on rooftops in varying weather conditions

Flexibility to work different shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations
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