HVAC Technician III

Amentum•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$32 - $35

About The Position

This position provides intermediate-level expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC and mechanical equipment in industrial, large commercial, logistics distribution, and clean-room environments. The technician diagnoses and troubleshoots HVAC systems, identifies safety issues and potential equipment failures, and performs general equipment maintenance. This is a second-shift position. The role involves maintaining and repairing a broad range of HVAC and mechanical systems, using building automation and computerized maintenance systems, and ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous facility operation. The technician responds to customer requests and emergencies, documents work accurately, and complies with applicable codes, regulations, industry standards, and Good Laboratory Practices. The position requires teamwork, professional customer service, flexibility, initiative, and the ability to balance multiple assignments. Overtime may be required, and work on weekends or holidays may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
Three years of experience as an HVAC/R maintenance technician in industrial and/or commercial environments, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including listening to customer needs, explaining the path forward, and offering value-adding solutions.
Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and successfully complete fit testing for several types of respirators.
Ability to pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered a position.
Ability to obtain a security access badge at the client location and obtain and maintain facility credentials or authorization.
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required for facility credentials or authorization at this work location; the position does not include sponsorship for U.S. work authorization.
Ability to obtain an appropriate driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested.
Ability to read and understand information in documents and on computer screens.
Demonstrated fluency with computers, including the full Microsoft product line.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly; climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding; and perform repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, stretching, reaching, and wrist movements.
Ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during a shift and work at an accelerated pace in emergencies.
Ability to distinguish colors used in wire-coding.
Ability to wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other required personal protective equipment.
Ability to cope with job and workplace stressors and interact professionally and courteously with clients during stressful periods.
Ability to operate office equipment and a computer keyboard to access databases, send and receive messages, and prepare documents.
Ability to communicate by telephone and in individual or group discussions, meetings, and presentations.
Ability to move light-to-medium-weight materials into desks, filing cabinets, and other storage locations.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree.
EPA Universal Refrigeration License, or ability to obtain one.
Experience in a GMP or similar regulated environment, such as a hospital, biomedical, or pharmaceutical campus.
Ability to read and understand repair manuals, specifications, drawings, and schematic diagrams.
Experience with heavy industrial or manufacturing plant steam systems, centrifugal chillers, air-handling units, turbines, boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, air dryers, heat exchangers, exhaust systems, pneumatic controls, and building automation control systems.
Experience collecting and analyzing vibration data and/or using ultrasound testing equipment for predictive maintenance and condition monitoring.
Experience using a CMMS; Maximo experience is a plus.
Experience interpreting instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial or commercial facility HVAC equipment.
Inspect and maintain mechanical systems, monitor metering equipment, and adjust levels as necessary to support continuous operation.
Identify and correct safety issues and independently evaluate equipment for potential failures.
Operate, maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair ventilation equipment, pumps, fans, chillers, rooftop air-handling units, split systems, compressors, refrigeration equipment, and other mechanical systems.
Use the building automation system to monitor building conditions and facility equipment operation.
Recharge refrigerant, check for leaks, and verify proper refrigerant-cycle operation in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Use mechanical and electrical skills to complete assignments.
Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on HVAC control and operating systems using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Respond to work orders and provide customers with service and feedback while ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and industry standards.
Follow safety procedures, including job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Use measuring, diagnostic, and testing instruments to support energy-efficiency solutions.
Comply with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and maintain a strict work schedule.
Work cooperatively and professionally with teammates and clients, demonstrating respect and cultural awareness.
Balance multiple tasks, prioritize work, take initiative to resolve issues, and adapt to changing priorities.
Use Microsoft Office applications and communicate clearly by telephone.
Work closely with customers during site emergencies and seek prompt complaint resolution, aiming to resolve issues on the first call when possible.
Accurately maintain electronic and paper records and cataloging systems for customers or regulatory personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned by management or the lead.
Work overtime when required and, if required, work holidays and weekends.
Attend meetings throughout the site and potentially travel to nearby company, customer, or vendor locations and more distant locations by air.