HVAC Technician

Facilities Technician

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Technician to join our team. This role is vital to maintaining optimal environmental conditions in our industrial/commercial facility, where you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of critical HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service air handling equipment, air filters, differential pressure (DP) monitoring systems, and air balancing equipment.
• Service refrigeration systems including specialty multi-circuit systems, DX systems, process chillers, and comfort chillers.
• Manage refrigerants in full compliance with NJ and EPA requirements, maintaining accurate usage and inventory records.
• Monitor, operate, and adjust heat exchangers, HVAC systems, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, VAV systems, electrical systems, emergency backup systems, and hot water systems.
• Maintain refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment.
• Service and repair boilers, ventilation equipment, hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, and filters.
• Monitor mechanical and electrical equipment, record readings, and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal operation.
• Analyze system operations, diagnose problems/malfunctions, and implement corrective actions.
• Install and repair plumbing, piping, and tubing systems.
• Wire single and three-phase motors, run conduit, and pull wiring to machinery and operating components.
• Install, rebuild, and maintain pumps, motors, air compressors, and heat exchangers.
• Replace motor bearings, pump seals, and maintain associated piping, valves, filters, and controls.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical controls, switching, and motor control systems.
• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for HVAC units and pumps.
• Execute routine facility repairs including sheetrock, patching, caulking, painting, lock repair, and piping.
• Demonstrate proficiency in identifying, utilizing, and operating tools and equipment specific to HVAC maintenance.

Essential Skills

• 5-8 years of HVAC experience, preferably in a regulated laboratory environment (a vivarium).
• Commercial and industrial experience is preferred over residential.
• HVAC certification.
• EPA refrigerant handling certification.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed maintenance records and documentation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Princeton, NJ. The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. This is a fully onsite position in Princeton, NJ.