Commercial HVAC Technician

Overview

The Facility Maintenance Technician plays an essential role in maintaining the operational excellence of large-scale event venues, including arenas, convention centers, and similar facilities. In this hands-on role, you’ll ensure the reliability and functionality of critical building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, climate controls, telecommunications, ice systems, roofing, and facility cleaning equipment. Leveraging your extensive background in maintaining complex commercial facilities (such as convention halls, stadiums, large hotels, airports, or manufacturing plants) you’ll proactively inspect systems, diagnose malfunctions, perform preventative maintenance, and manage timely repairs.

This position requires familiarity with safety standards (OSHA, NFPA), blueprint reading, and computer-based maintenance programs. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, operating heavy equipment like forklifts and scissor lifts, and occasionally assisting with event preparations, including setting up staging, flooring, seating, and related equipment. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required is essential for this role.

Compensation

• $25 - $28 / hr
• Overtime

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Rotating nights and weekends as required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• 2 weeks of PTO + Additional Sick and Personal Days

Responsibilities

• System Inspection and Monitoring: Routinely inspect building systems and equipment—including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, kitchen equipment, climate controls, telecommunications, ice chillers, and roofing—to identify and address malfunctions or breakdowns.
• HVAC, Cooling Systems, and Boiler Operation: Operate and maintain facility-specific systems, including HVAC chillers, ice chillers, boilers, and cooling towers, ensuring their optimal performance and reliability.
• Troubleshooting and Repairs: Investigate system malfunctions, diagnose root causes, and promptly implement corrective solutions to minimize downtime and disruption to facility operations.
• Preventative Maintenance: Proactively anticipate potential issues with facility systems and equipment, performing regular preventative maintenance to avoid or reduce service interruptions.
• Utility Coordination: Manage and coordinate shutdown and start-up procedures for utility systems and auxiliary supplies as conditions require, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
• Facility and Infrastructure Maintenance: Assist operations and maintenance staff with various maintenance tasks, including electrical work, plumbing repairs, painting, renovations, general upkeep, and repair of door hardware and locks.
• Event Support and Preparation: Assist with event-related preparations such as the setup and takedown of flooring, seating, staging, barricades, tables, operable walls, telephones, and related equipment as needed.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to OSHA, NFPA, and other relevant safety codes, ensuring all work is performed safely and in compliance with applicable laws, building codes, ordinances, and emergency procedures.
• Maintenance Documentation: Utilize and maintain detailed records using the established Work Order and Maintenance Management System to document maintenance activities and equipment status accurately.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and similar heavy machinery as required for maintenance tasks and event setups.
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned to support overall facility operations and event readiness.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial maintenance at large venues (e.g., convention centers, event halls, hotels, churches, airports, stadiums, or manufacturing plants).
• Extensive experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial HVAC systems and related equipment.
• Broad experience performing general facility maintenance tasks, including electrical systems, lighting, plumbing, kitchen equipment, door hardware, locks, and general infrastructure repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and related documentation.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and comfortable learning and using maintenance management software.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project-management skills, with the capability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Self-starter able to independently manage tasks, initiate proactive maintenance activities, and effectively complete duties with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity and compliance with OSHA, NFPA, PCI standards, and applicable building codes and safety regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively interacting with staff at all levels, management, clients, and external vendors.
• Strong attention to detail, dedication to delivering high-quality results, and a proactive, “can-do” approach to daily responsibilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to strictly adhere to company grooming standards, emergency procedures, and risk management policies.

• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. regularly, extensive walking, using ladders and stairs, and working in confined or elevated spaces.
• Ability to work comfortably in challenging environments exposed to noise, weather conditions, heat, cold, dust, pollen, and fumes.

Scheduling

• Flexible schedule required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited technical school preferred
• Operation of forklifts and scissor lift

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• 2 weeks of PTO + Additional Sick and Personal Days