HVAC/Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Title:                HVAC/Facilities Maintenance Technician

Location:         Charlotte, NC, 28269

Duration:        06-12 Months Contract

Pay rate:         $29 -$39/Hour (Depends on shift & experience) on W2

Available Shifts

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Overtime and weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Position Summary

• We are seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician / Setup Technician to support the daily operations of our engineering and R&D laboratories.
• This hands-on position is responsible for the setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of facility infrastructure, HVAC systems, laboratory utilities, and mechanical equipment used for testing and development.
• The ideal candidate will have experience working in industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, HVAC, or mechanical environments and possess strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot a wide range of equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory infrastructure, HVAC equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Set up, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility and laboratory equipment.
• Diagnose and repair pumps, valves, heat exchangers, compressors, piping systems, and other mechanical components.
• Support installation, commissioning, and calibration of new laboratory equipment and test systems.
• Conduct inspections of chilled water systems, compressed air systems, refrigerant systems, electrical interfaces, and other lab utilities.
• Operate and safely use hand tools, pneumatic tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and P&IDs.
• Maintain preventive maintenance records, service logs, and spare parts inventory.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), safety procedures, and company maintenance standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, Technical/Trade School Certificate, or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in facilities maintenance, mechanical maintenance, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, laboratory support, or HVAC environments.
• Experience using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience working with flow, temperature, and pressure measuring equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work safely around mechanical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with HVAC, chiller operations, or facility maintenance.
• 2+ years of experience maintaining mechanical and/or electrical machinery.
• Experience working with commercial chiller control systems such as Carrier, Trane, York, Daikin, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting HVAC/R testing laboratories or environmental chambers.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification (preferred).
• Forklift and/or overhead crane certification (preferred).

Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to mechanical equipment, refrigerants, compressed gases, and varying temperatures.
• Work in laboratory, industrial, and manufacturing environments.
• Occasional overtime, weekend, or after-hours work may be required to support critical maintenance activities.

Why Join Us?

• This position offers the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge R&D environment supporting advanced engineering laboratories and test systems.
• You'll gain experience with complex mechanical and HVAC equipment while contributing to innovative product development in a collaborative, safety-focused workplace.

Employee Benefits:

• At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:
• Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks

EEO Employer

• LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
• This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

LanceSoft is a global workforce solutions and IT services firm founded in 2000, specializing in temporary/permanent staffing, IT services, and outsourcing (RPO) for sectors like healthcare and IT. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with a significant presence in India, the certified minority/woman-owned company employs over 5,700 professionals

Company Description

LanceSoft is a global workforce solutions and IT services firm founded in 2000, specializing in temporary/permanent staffing, IT services, and outsourcing (RPO) for sectors like healthcare and IT. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with a significant presence in India, the certified minority/woman-owned company employs over 5,700 professionals