Equipment Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture !

Licensed HVAC Technician - 5 Years Commercial Experience

At Ashley Furniture, we're one of the world's largest manufacturers of quality home furnishings. Our facilities span multiple industries including manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, retail, and corporate operations. We're committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and efficient work environment for our team members, and our HVAC systems play a vital role in achieving that goal. Join a company that values craftsmanship, innovation, and the skilled trades professionals who keep our operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and troubleshoot HVAC systems including rooftop units, air handlers, chillers, boilers, and air distribution systems according to specifications and building codes

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical failures in HVAC equipment, replace defective components (compressors, motors, fans, controls), and perform brazed repairs and refrigerant recovery/charging procedures

• Execute preventive maintenance program plant-wide including scheduled inspections, filter changes, lubrication, refrigerant level checks, coil cleaning, and system performance monitoring

• Maintain accurate maintenance records in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ensure all systems operate within manufacturer specifications

• Troubleshoot electrical components including motors, contactors, relays, and power distribution systems (120V-480V) using electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

• Work with building automation systems (BAS) and digital controls, including installation and programming of thermostats, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and control panels

• Service refrigeration systems (walk-in coolers, freezers, process cooling) while maintaining EPA compliance for refrigerant handling, recovery, and recycling procedures

• Assess equipment condition and provide recommendations for repairs, replacements, and energy efficiency improvements; order parts and maintain inventory

• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance following OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, EPA Section 608 refrigerant regulations, and proper use of PPE

• Read and interpret technical documentation including electrical schematics, control sequences, and equipment specifications to diagnose issues and complete installations

Qualifications

Required:

• Freon/Refrigerant License Required (EPA Section 608 Universal certification)

• 3-5 years of HVAC experience in commercial or industrial settings

• Strong electro-mechanical skills with proven troubleshooting ability

• Ability to properly use hand tools and test equipment in a safe manner

• Knowledge of power distribution, lighting, control systems, and electrical equipment

• Ability to determine cause of electrical failures in HVAC systems

• Valid driver's license required

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred:

• 3-5 years of industrial electrical experience

• State HVAC contractor license or journeyman certification

• Experience with building automation systems (BAS) such as Trane, Carrier, Johnson Controls, or Honeywell

• Boiler operator license

• Electrical journeyman or master electrician license

• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments

• Forklift and aerial lift certification

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

• NATE (North American Technician Excellence) certification

Who We Are

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off

• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism

• Telehealth

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing

• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity

• Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication

• Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality

• Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments

Passion, Drive, Discipline

• Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive and willpower to finish

• Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes

• Is focused and relentless in achieving goals

Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence

• Fights to take costs and waste out of the system

• Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems

• Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem solving methods that look beyond the obvious

Dirty Fingernail

• Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself

• Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities

• Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning…asking the 5 "Whys"

Growth Focused

• Understands the customer’s needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs

• Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them

• Strives to be the BEST by improving quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page :Corporate Social Responsibility