Lead HVAC Technician

JLL•Research Triangle Park, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead HVAC Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on interior and exterior surfaces and facility systems at a manufacturing facility in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The role maintains mechanical and HVAC equipment and associated building systems, performs inspections and due diligence, diagnoses malfunctions, and takes corrective action to support client occupancy and operations. Work includes maintaining system documentation, coordinating vendor repairs and preventive maintenance, maintaining tools and supplies, and following safe practices for hazardous materials. The technician may also handle general maintenance and tenant requests as needed. The position is on-site and scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. It involves frequent climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting 40+ pounds, and working in hot and cold manufacturing environments. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, trade school completion, or documented apprenticeship.
Valid state driver’s license, which must be maintained.
Industrial HVAC experience.
Universal EPA/CFC license.
At least 6 years of technical experience across building engineering, with a strong background in packaged HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, production equipment repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of overall system design and applications.
Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS).

Nice To Haves

Experience using a CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) or work order systems.

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and corrective work orders on facility mechanical systems, equipment, and associated components.
Maintain and repair air handling units, exhaust fans, fume hoods, fan coil units, reheat coils, and other mechanical equipment.
Perform facility inspections and due diligence, reporting conditions that may affect client occupancy and operations.
Monitor, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, heat exchangers, HVAC, electrical and emergency backup systems, hot water systems, boilers, ventilating and hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and related equipment; record readings and adjust equipment as needed.
Analyze system operation, determine causes of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.
Perform preventive maintenance on base building and critical system equipment, manage work orders, minimize disruption, document completed work, and report equipment problems to the supervisor.
Install and repair plumbing, piping, and tubing; wire single- and three-phase motors and operating parts; install and rebuild pumps, motors, and air compressors; service heat exchangers; replace motor bearings and pump seals; and install or repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems, and associated controls.
Install, repair, and maintain electrical controls, switching, and motor controls; assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance.
Schedule and host vendors for repairs and preventive maintenance not performed in-house, confirm work, and report completed work.
Maintain complete, up-to-date system documentation in a central resource location for repairs and system changes.
Maintain tools and order supplies needed for installations and repairs.
Follow departmental policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Perform other assigned tasks and general maintenance duties as needed, including tenant requests and small plumbing repairs.