Facilities Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC)

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic – HVAC

Location: Fareva Richmond, VA
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
 

Position Summary

The Facilities Maintenance HVAC Mechanic is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems across the facility. This role ensures all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company SOPs, and Environmental Health & Safety standards. The mechanic supports overall facility reliability by performing preventive maintenance, responding to equipment failures, and collaborating with other maintenance trades and departments.

 

Key Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC and mechanical systems including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, ventilation systems, and building automation equipment
• Conduct routine operational checks between scheduled maintenance intervals
• Review equipment manuals and technical documentation to support maintenance activities
• Coordinate equipment shutdowns with production and facility teams

HVAC Repairs & Service

• Diagnose and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems
• Recover, evacuate, recharge, and handle refrigerants in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements
• Repair leaks and replace defective components
• Interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Communicate equipment status, risks, and repair needs to supervisors and team members

Troubleshooting Mechanical Systems

• Identify and resolve issues with HVAC systems including chillers, boilers, ventilation units, compressed air systems, and building automation controls

Troubleshooting Electrical Components

• Diagnose and repair faulty breakers, switches, thermostats, fuses, and related control components

Team Support & Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with other maintenance trades to restore equipment and support facility operations

Additional Duties

• Support senior HVAC mechanics or maintenance leadership with assigned tasks
• Drive company vehicles as needed to pick up or deliver parts and equipment

 

Organizational Relationships

• Works closely with maintenance mechanics, maintenance leadership, and other facility maintenance groups
• Partners with production and departmental supervisors to coordinate equipment access and repairs
• Interfaces with external vendors for troubleshooting, repairs, and service support

 

Supervision & Accountability

• May coordinate and oversee the work of external contractors and service vendors on assigned projects

 

Education & Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Virginia State Journeyman HVAC License
• EPA Refrigeration Certification

 

Technical Skills

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment such as forklifts

 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Ability to work outdoors and on rooftops in varying weather conditions
• Flexibility to work different shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations