Facilities Technician - HVAC

Applied Materials•Gloucester, MA

22h

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring a Facilities Technician with an HVAC focus to maintain and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and related facility systems in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The role supports cleanroom and manufacturing environments, including systems that control airflow, pressurization, temperature, and humidity. The technician will perform preventive maintenance and service repairs on HVAC and refrigeration systems, chillers, boilers, and building automation systems; install new units and replacement parts; troubleshoot and repair rooftop units and split systems; and retro-commission HVAC and refrigeration units. Additional facility work may include mechanical repairs, minor electrical and low-voltage support, plumbing, and building repairs within the scope of training and qualifications. The technician uses facility management software and CMMS tools such as IBM Maximo to manage work orders, preventive maintenance, asset history, and records, and may use building automation systems such as Johnson Controls Niagara for monitoring and troubleshooting. The role includes coordinating and overseeing HVAC contractors, documenting work and vendor reports accurately and promptly, and participating in a rotating 24/7 on-call team for after-hours and emergency needs. The position is full-time, with no travel or relocation eligibility indicated.

Requirements

Active Massachusetts commercial or industrial HVAC license.
Current Massachusetts Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification.
7–10 years of facilities maintenance experience with a strong HVAC focus.
Recent five years of HVAC experience.
Proven technical troubleshooting skills.
Experience working independently in an operational environment.
Ability and willingness to participate in an on-call schedule, including responding to after-hours emergencies.
Team-oriented, reliable, and responsible.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work flexibly, multitask, and shift priorities with minimal to no supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting cleanroom, laboratory, or manufacturing support environments.
Familiarity with IBM Maximo, Johnson Controls Niagara, or similar facility management and building automation systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems, including air handlers, make-up air units, exhaust systems, controls, and associated mechanical components.
Perform facility maintenance in addition to HVAC, including mechanical repairs, minor electrical and low-voltage support, plumbing, and building repairs within the scope of training and qualifications.
Support cleanroom and manufacturing HVAC systems, including airflow, pressurization, temperature, and humidity control.
Perform preventive maintenance and service repairs on refrigeration and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, chillers, boilers, and building automation systems.
Install new units and replacement parts according to specifications and established safety guidelines.
Troubleshoot and repair rooftop units and split systems, and retro-commission HVAC and refrigeration units.
Read thermometers and gauges and record readings; adjust thermostatic controls and blowers; lubricate or service compressors, motors, and other moving parts as needed.
Use CMMS and facility management software to manage work orders, preventive maintenance, asset history, and paperwork.
Use building automation systems for monitoring and troubleshooting.
Coordinate and oversee HVAC contractors, ensuring vendor reports are detailed and timely.
Document work clearly, accurately, and promptly using CMMS and Microsoft Office tools.
Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule and respond to after-hours emergencies.
Work flexibly, multitask, and shift priorities as needed with minimal to no supervision.