HVAC Mechanic II

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs HVAC and refrigeration systems, including air handlers, chillers, boilers, compressors, exhaust systems, and ductwork.
• Performs work across multiple trades as needed, including maintenance, electrical work, heating and refrigeration, metalwork, painting, pest control, pipefitting, plumbing, sheet metal work, welding, and related mechanical tasks.
• Conducts preventive maintenance (PM) on HVAC and building systems, completing all assigned PMs by scheduled due dates.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots moderately complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability.
• Inspects, repairs, and maintains building systems and production support equipment to minimize downtime and support manufacturing operations.
• Responds to and completes assigned work orders promptly and documents work performed and materials used.
• Collaborates cooperatively with employees, contractors, and other professionals to maintain positive working relationships.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.), and building codes while performing all tasks.
• Participates in departmental meetings and safety or facilities-related committees as required.
• Provides guidance or mentorship to junior maintenance staff when needed.
• Works overtime as necessary to meet operational demands, including emergency response and unscheduled repairs.
• Assists with facility-wide maintenance efforts, supporting cross-functional trades to uphold plant infrastructure integrity.
• Reads and interprets SOPs to ensure compliance.
• Maintains up to date trainings.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of one (1) year HVAC experience
• Must be EPA refrigerant certified
• Minimum of three (3) years of HVAC experience in a pharmaceutical, manufacturing or similar work environment, preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety instructions, standard operating procedures, policies, and manuals.
• Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn new manufacturing software systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools, and materials used in several maintenance trades.
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions in the maintenance trades.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within established schedules.
• Ability to work well independently or as a team.
• Capable of performing duties while working at elevated heights.

Other Qualifications

• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
• May be required to obtain and maintain gowning certification
• May be required to wear a respirator