MalaceHR is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to support operations at a large industrial facility in Kernersville, NC. This position will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC and mechanical systems while also assisting with general facilities maintenance and a variety of work orders throughout the site.

The ideal candidate will have approximately 3+ years of industrial HVAC experience, strong chiller knowledge, and an EPA Section 608 Universal Certification. This is a hands-on facilities position requiring someone comfortable working on both HVAC equipment and other building maintenance systems.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, service, and repair industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Perform maintenance and repairs on chillers, rooftop units, DX equipment, compressors, refrigerant circuits, and related mechanical systems.
Support a facility containing 9 chillers and 4 rooftop units, including equipment approximately 30 tons and larger.
Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, leak detection, brazing, and other refrigerant-related work in accordance with EPA requirements.
Troubleshoot HVAC electrical components, low-voltage controls, sensors, and related equipment.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC and facility equipment.
Monitor system performance and identify equipment or operational issues before they result in downtime.
Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation.
Complete and document work orders using the facility's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Respond to general facilities maintenance work orders in addition to HVAC-specific assignments.
Assist with equipment startups, commissioning, repairs, and system improvement projects as needed.
Follow all site-specific environmental, health, and safety requirements.
Participate in an on-call rotation every third week.
Work available overtime as needed. Overtime opportunities will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification required.
Approximately 3+ years of hands-on industrial or commercial HVAC experience.
Experience servicing and troubleshooting larger HVAC equipment and refrigerant-based systems.
Knowledge of compressors, refrigerant circuits, electrical components, and mechanical systems.
Ability to troubleshoot HVAC controls and low-voltage electrical systems.
Ability to perform general facilities maintenance outside of HVAC responsibilities.
Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical equipment documentation.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to safely work in an industrial facility environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with large chillers, including equipment up to approximately 300 tons.
5+ years of chiller experience strongly preferred.
Experience working with larger HVAC systems in the 150–200+ ton range.
Industrial or manufacturing facility maintenance experience.
Experience with BAS/BMS platforms such as Johnson Controls, Trane, Siemens, Honeywell, or Schneider.
Technical or vocational training in HVAC or a related field.
NATE, HVAC Excellence, OEM-specific, or other relevant HVAC certifications.
Experience with HVAC startups, commissioning, retrofits, or system optimization.