HVAC Service Technician

Overview

Service or repair commercial and industrial heating and air conditioning systems. This position is responsible for delivering field labor tasking procedures to execute planned service inspections, repair services, and equipment installations, and to provide emergency service coverage.

• Diagnose, maintain, repair, replace, and start up HVAC systems, including commercial refrigeration units such as coolers, freezers, and kitchen equipment.
• Troubleshoot system issues, including locating and repairing refrigerant leaks, and resolving electrical or mechanical failures using schematics and technical documentation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to support installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Perform work on plant utility systems, including compressed air and water systems (chilled water, hot water, city water, and glycol systems).
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and organizational safety and trade regulations.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery safely, including working with or around hazardous materials, at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety by following all PPE requirements, safety protocols, and safe work practices while remaining alert at all times.
• Utilize strong analytical skills and attention to detail to accurately diagnose issues, complete repairs, and document work performed.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while managing time effectively to complete tasks correctly and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with team members across departments to support operational goals.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because it includes operating a motor vehicle, the operating, maintaining, and monitoring of heavy equipment and machinery, and working with and around hazardous materials, at heights, and in confined spaces. A lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death.

• Education:
  
  1 year of industrial maintenance experience preferred; diploma in industrial maintenance or current enrollment in technical school acceptable.
• Certification and experience as RETA Operator 1 required; RETA Operator 2 and 3 preferred.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience or equivalent.
• Ability to perform refrigerant recovery and reclamation in compliance with regulations.
• Technical training or experience in refrigeration systems through trade school, military, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn and utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Basic math skills, including percentages, fractions, and measurements.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand on hard surface up to 12 hours per day, work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, utilize a ladder, operate a lift, bend and stoop.
• Repetitive gripping, pushing and pulling; overhead work; tolerate temperatures from
  -25°F to over 100°F; occasional outdoor work.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and non‑standard shifts as required.

• Universal EPA Certification.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems and HVAC/refrigeration components.
• Working knowledge of primary (boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, cooling towers) and secondary (AHUs, pumps, fan coils, water‑source heat pumps) HVAC systems.

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT
No Travel

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.