HVAC Technician

Lead Facilities & HVAC Controls Specialist Salary: Up to $93,000/yr + Overtime

Location: Waltham, MA

Type: Onsite | Full-Time

Ditch the endless service calls and seasonal unpredictability. Join a high-tech life sciences team in Waltham, MA maintaining cutting-edge HVAC, mechanical, and automated building systems in a clean, climate-controlled environment.

What You’ll Do

• HVAC & Mechanical Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on chillers, boilers, pumps, and air-handling units.

• Building Automation: Monitor and optimize climate controls using advanced Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS).

• Troubleshooting: Diagnose root causes of equipment issues to prevent downtime.

• Precision Operations: Maintain high standards within cleanroom and regulated manufacturing environments.

• Team Collaboration: Partner with engineers and specialists on facility upgrades and energy-saving initiatives.

What You Bring

• 3+ years in commercial/industrial HVAC or facility maintenance (Biopharma or GMP experience is a big plus).

• working knowledge of mechanical diagnostics, electrical systems, and BAS.

• EPA Universal Certification or relevant mechanical/HVAC trade license preferred.

• Problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail.

Perks & Benefits

• Top-Tier Compensation: Up to $93,000/year (DOE) plus overtime potential.

• Full Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1.

• Retirement: 401(k) with company match.

• Balance & Growth: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and funded technical training.

Ready to step into a stable, high-paying HVAC career? Apply today! 

salary: $70,000 - $93,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Core HVAC & Systems Maintenance

• Routine & Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on building equipment, including HVAC units, chillers, boilers, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Identify, diagnose, and resolve equipment malfunctions to minimize system downtime and maintain equipment reliability.

• Building Automation: Monitor and manage Building Automation Systems (BAS / BMS) to optimize performance and climate controls.

• System Inspections: Conduct periodic facility inspections to spot potential mechanical or environmental issues before they become critical failures.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Maintenance
• Plumbing
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Electrical
• Blueprints
• General Maintenance
• Electronic Maintenance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.