HVAC and Facilities Maintenance Technician

Essential Employment Services•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Essential Employment Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced, versatile HVAC and Facilities Maintenance Technician to join its Facilities Department. The technician will serve as the department’s primary in-house HVAC specialist while also participating in general facilities maintenance, repairs, renovations, installations, and improvement projects across multiple trades. HVAC is the primary area of expertise, but the role is not limited to HVAC work; the technician is expected to support the broader Facilities Team when HVAC work is not scheduled or other operational priorities require assistance. The Facilities Department supports commercial, retail, warehouse, cultivation, and production facilities in Arizona and other states. The role requires ongoing nationwide travel, including trips of approximately one week and occasional longer assignments, as well as flexibility for changing schedules and occasional emergency assignments. The technician will perform maintenance, inspections, equipment assessments, repairs, replacements, and facility projects at company locations, independently or with other team members. The position is intended to strengthen in-house technical capabilities, improve equipment reliability, reduce unnecessary reliance on outside contractors, and support efficient operations across company locations. The technician will document work and maintenance findings using FMX or related facilities management software, communicate status and recommendations to the Facilities Director, and follow applicable safety procedures and equipment requirements. Duties may be reassigned as business needs require.

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on HVAC service, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair experience, preferably in commercial or industrial environments.
Strong understanding of HVAC electrical systems, mechanical components, refrigeration cycles, and control systems.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair HVAC equipment with minimal supervision.
EPA Section 608 certification appropriate to the equipment serviced.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment specifications.
Working knowledge of HVAC diagnostic tools, meters, gauges, and service equipment.
Experience performing preventive maintenance and identifying potential equipment failures.
General mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform maintenance work outside the HVAC trade.
Comfort using hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other maintenance equipment.
Ability to work independently, troubleshoot problems, and make sound technical decisions.
Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel for work, including to company facilities throughout the United States; willingness and availability to travel outside Arizona is essential.
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, or emergency situations when operational needs require.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and assist with heavier equipment using appropriate methods or equipment.
Ability to climb ladders, work on rooftops, and access mechanical equipment; bend, kneel, crouch, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Comfort working indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and environmental conditions, including commercial, industrial, warehouse, retail, and cultivation environments.
Ability to safely operate maintenance tools and equipment and follow applicable safety procedures and manufacturer requirements.
Ability to travel by vehicle or commercial airline and work at different facilities as assigned.

Nice To Haves

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
Experience servicing large commercial rooftop HVAC units and industrial climate-control equipment.
Experience with HVAC systems in cultivation, greenhouse, manufacturing, or other temperature- and humidity-sensitive environments.
Familiarity with building automation systems, HVAC controls, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Experience with refrigeration systems, compressors, and complex electrical troubleshooting.
Background in general facilities maintenance, construction, or multiple skilled trades.
Experience with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, or mechanical equipment repairs.
Experience supporting multiple commercial or industrial locations.
Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as FMX or similar platforms.
Experience coordinating repairs, sourcing replacement parts, and working with outside vendors when necessary.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, split systems, mini-splits, package units, exhaust systems, and ventilation equipment.
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, airflow, temperature-control, refrigerant, and system-performance problems; service related components such as compressors, motors, capacitors, contactors, control boards, and sensors.
Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, leak detection, and related services in accordance with applicable regulations and certifications.
Inspect HVAC equipment, identify existing and potential problems, assess repair-versus-replacement needs, and recommend ways to improve performance and reliability.
Assist with HVAC installations, replacements, modifications, upgrades, and restoration projects; identify suitable repairs that can be completed in-house rather than by outside contractors.
Respond to urgent HVAC failures and equipment-related emergencies as needed.
Perform general building maintenance, repairs, renovations, construction, and facility improvement work across multiple trades, including basic plumbing, minor electrical work within qualifications and applicable regulations, drywall, painting, carpentry, framing, doors, hardware, and equipment or fixture installation and repair.
Perform preventive maintenance on non-HVAC building systems and equipment; relocate, assemble, install, or remove equipment; and assist other Facilities Technicians with projects.
Travel to company facilities in Arizona and other states to perform HVAC inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, equipment assessments, replacements, and facility projects.
Coordinate with on-site personnel to identify issues and prioritize repairs; work independently or collaboratively while traveling and represent the Facilities Department professionally.
Document completed work, findings, materials used, equipment conditions, and recommended follow-up repairs through FMX or similar facilities management software.
Assist with developing and improving preventive maintenance procedures and schedules, maintaining equipment inventories and supplies, identifying recurring issues, and establishing consistent maintenance practices across locations.
Communicate repair status, project progress, and potential equipment failures to the Facilities Director.
Follow workplace safety procedures and equipment manufacturer requirements; perform other maintenance, repair, and improvement tasks assigned by the Facilities Director.