HVAC Specialist

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The HVAC Specialist executes advanced, discipline-specific work to maintain and optimize Universal Orlando Facilities. The role diagnoses, repairs, maintains, and installs industrial, commercial, and non-commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems and associated controls. Work includes troubleshooting complex mechanical and control issues, precision calibrations, system performance assessments, and compliance with relevant safety and operational standards. The specialist uses PLC programming, electronic controls, and Building Management Systems (BMS) to troubleshoot, program, repair, and optimize HVAC/R equipment. The position also manages PLC-controlled refrigeration systems, supports system upgrades and retrofits, coordinates with contractors and vendors, and helps ensure equipment assets have preventive maintenance plans and schedules in Maximo. The specialist provides technical guidance and training to HVAC technicians and apprentices, supports planners with technical documentation, and participates in environmental, health, and safety responsibilities.

Requirements

At least 6 years of equivalent commercial or industrial HVAC/R experience, including building automation systems, PLC systems, boilers, chilled water, DX equipment up to 40 tons, VAVs, and data center HVAC systems.
Valid Florida Driver’s License for operating company vehicles.
EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification for handling refrigerants.
A Journeyman, Contractor, or Master license in MEP trades, issued by a municipality, city, county, or state, with at least 8,000 hours of relevant job experience.

Nice To Haves

Technical school education is preferred.
An associate degree (AA) is preferred.
At least 1 year of experience in the theme park industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced service, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on HVAC/R systems, including heating, air conditioning, ventilation, pumps, valves, piping, controls, and accessories.
Use PLC programming, electronic controls, and BMS tools to troubleshoot, program, repair, and optimize HVAC systems and environmental controls.
Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and replace mechanical and electronic components in walk-in freezers, walk-in coolers, and refrigeration rack systems.
Implement, maintain, upgrade, and retrofit PLC-controlled refrigeration systems and electronic efficiency controls.
Coordinate with third-party contractors and vendors on infrastructure repairs, upgrades, and replacements, and ensure their work meets industry standards and company expectations.
Program, modify, and optimize BMS set points and building automation schedules as requested by customers or management.
Maintain HVAC/R asset information in Maximo and ensure each asset has a preventive maintenance job plan and schedule.
Use the BMS to assist with full-functional preventive maintenance testing.
Create technical documentation to support HVAC planners with parts procurement and equipment maintenance.
Provide mechanical, technical, and programming guidance to HVAC Tech II’s, Tech III’s, and apprentices.
Conduct training on best practices for maintaining modern, complex HVAC/R systems and contribute to improving departmental knowledge and skills.
Follow established environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, training, and team-member involvement activities.
Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, ventilation systems, and associated controls; organize and perform complex service operations, repairs, and overhauls.
Interpret electrical schematics, BMS control functions, and electrical distribution networks; identify root causes and determine appropriate repairs.
Analyze system performance data to assess maintenance intervals and opportunities to improve equipment efficiency.
Support Utilities management by overseeing and documenting contractor activities for compliance with specifications and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.