Maintenance Technician III/HVAC Specialist

Senior Living Communities Careers•Bridgewater, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Laurel Circle, our maintenance professionals are valued members of the community. We offer a stable, clean, and professional work environment where you can build a long-term career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This position offers steady, predictable hours with minimal emergency call burden, no long-distance travel, and work in a single campus environment. The Maintenance Technician III – HVAC Specialist is responsible for advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of HVAC systems across the campus. This position serves as the lead HVAC technical resource for the maintenance department and supports preventative maintenance, energy management, and environmental comfort for residents, staff, and clinical areas within the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). The position works independently on complex mechanical systems, mentors other maintenance personnel, and assists the Director of Facility Services in maintaining reliable and efficient building systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification required.
Minimum 5 years of HVAC service and repair experience.
Advanced troubleshooting of refrigeration circuits and HVAC electrical systems.
Ability to read mechanical drawings, HVAC schematics, and control diagrams.
Understanding of duct systems, airflow diagnostics, and air balancing.
Ability to use gauges, multimeters, diagnostic tools, and digital HVAC instruments.
Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and MSDS requirements.
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance tasks.
Work both indoors and outdoors in various environmental conditions.
Climb ladders and access rooftops when necessary.
Lift objects up to 50 pounds and move heavier equipment with assistance.
Ability to work in mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, and confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or certification in HVAC, refrigeration, or mechanical systems preferred.
HVAC technical certification (NATE, HVAC Excellence, or equivalent) preferred.
Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing, assisted living, or CCRC environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of HVAC systems across the campus.
Serve as the lead HVAC technical resource for the maintenance department.
Support preventative maintenance, energy management, and environmental comfort for residents, staff, and clinical areas.
Work independently on complex mechanical systems.
Mentor other maintenance personnel.
Assist the Director of Facility Services in maintaining reliable and efficient building systems.
Respond to emergency maintenance situations.