Facilities Engineer (HVAC)

Job Title: Facilities Engineer (HVAC) Job Description The Facilities Engineer (HVAC) supports facility maintenance operations by performing preventative, corrective, and general maintenance on a wide range of HVAC systems and related equipment. This role focuses on maintaining HVAC equipment, production chillers and boilers, building controls, and kitchen refrigeration to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe operation across multiple buildings.

The engineer performs tests, rounds, and data analysis to verify proper equipment performance, follows manufacturing standards, and adheres to established change processes for qualified core equipment and components. Responsibilities Support the Facility Maintenance Manager in the preventative, corrective, and general maintenance of HVAC systems and associated equipment. Monitor the operation of refrigerant systems, heat exchangers, HVAC equipment and systems, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment to ensure proper performance.

Adjust and maintain boilers, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment as needed to sustain optimal operation. Perform routine equipment rounds, record readings, and analyze data to identify trends, verify system performance, and detect potential issues. Notify appropriate parties promptly of any problems or malfunctions and recommend corrective actions. Carry out preventative maintenance on base building and critical system equipment, including assembling required tools, supplies, and instruments prior to work.

Complete maintenance tasks with minimal disruption to facility operations and conduct immediate clean-up of the work area upon completion. Accurately complete preventative maintenance task sheets and documentation to maintain compliance with manufacturing standards and facility procedures. Return tools to the workshop and unused supplies to the storeroom after each assignment to maintain an organized work environment.

Advise the Maintenance Manager of any equipment problems, recurring issues, or opportunities for improvement. Troubleshoot rooftop units (RTUs) up to 20 tons and other commercial or industrial HVAC systems to diagnose and resolve operational issues. Perform maintenance and repair on refrigeration systems, production chillers, and kitchen refrigeration equipment. Follow established change processes when working on qualified core equipment and components to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with other maintenance and facilities personnel to support overall facility reliability and uptime. Work both indoors and outdoors across multiple buildings and areas, adapting to varying conditions while maintaining safety and quality standards. 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 maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting for split systems and larger commercial systems. RTU troubleshooting experience with rooftop units up to 20 tons. EPA Universal Certification for handling refrigerants. Experience working with boilers, pumps, valves, piping, and filters in a facilities or industrial environment. Ability to monitor, adjust, and maintain chilled water and air conditioning equipment and related mechanical systems.

Proficiency in reading and recording equipment data, interpreting readings, and making appropriate operational adjustments. Experience with refrigeration systems and kitchen refrigeration equipment. Background in facilities maintenance, including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and service-related tasks. Ability to follow manufacturing standards and established change processes for core equipment and components.

Capacity to work a 2nd shift schedule (Monday–Friday, approximately 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.) with availability for mandatory weekend overtime about once per month. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience work