About the role
Industrial HVAC Technician
Full-Time | [Toano, VA]
About the Position
We are looking for an experienced Industrial HVAC Technician to take ownership of the heating, cooling, ventilation, and exhaust systems supporting our manufacturing operation.
This is a hands-on position responsible for four Trane chillers—100-ton, 60-ton, and two 50-ton units—along with numerous mini-splits and window units, steam heat, blowers and fans, and multiple industrial exhaust systems.
The right candidate will be able to troubleshoot complex HVAC/R systems, make repairs, and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and uptime.
What You'll Do
* Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial HVAC/R systems.
* Take primary responsibility for the plant's four Trane chillers and associated chilled-water equipment.
* Maintain mini-splits, window units, steam heating, blowers, fans, and industrial exhaust systems.
* Troubleshoot HVAC electrical and controls, including motors, pumps, contactors, relays, sensors, thermostats, VFDs, and control circuits.
* Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and mechanical documentation.
* Recover, evacuate, charge, transfer, handle, store, and properly dispose of refrigerants and HVAC-related fluids in accordance with applicable regulations.
* Remove and replace HVAC/R components and perform refrigerant-system repairs safely.
* Purchase HVAC/R parts, refrigerants, tools, and materials needed to maintain the plant's equipment.
* Maintain accurate maintenance and refrigerant records.
* Work with vendors and contractors when specialized service is required.
* Identify recurring problems and recommend improvements to reliability, safety, efficiency, and production uptime.
* Follow OSHA, EPA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
What We're Looking For
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* **EPA Section 608 Universal Certification — required.**
* Minimum 3 years of HVAC/R maintenance and troubleshooting experience, preferably industrial or manufacturing.
* Experience troubleshooting chillers and chilled-water systems.
* Strong mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting skills.
* Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
* Experience with motors, pumps, fans, blowers, VFDs, and HVAC controls.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Preferred Experience
* Trane or other commercial/industrial chillers.
* Industrial steam heating.
* Industrial ventilation and exhaust systems.
* Refrigerant recovery/charging and brazing.
* Industrial HVAC electrical and controls.
* Manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
Schedule & Availability
* Work overtime as needed.
* Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation.
* Respond to emergency HVAC/facility maintenance calls.
* Work occasional weekends, holidays, or other non-standard hours when required.
* On-call and emergency response requirements are shared through a scheduled maintenance rotation.
Compensation & Benefits
* $30–$40+ per hour based on experience and qualifications.
* 10 paid holidays from your first day.
* Health, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days.
* 401(k), shift differential for eligible off-shift work, and overtime opportunities.
* Opportunity to take ownership of critical industrial HVAC infrastructure.
Physical Requirements
* Ability to climb ladders and access elevated equipment.
* Ability to stoop, bend, reach, twist, kneel, and work in various positions.
* Ability to work in hot, cold, humid, dusty, and industrial environments.
* Ability to lift and move tools, materials, and equipment as required.
* Ability to safely work around refrigerants, electrical equipment, machinery, and other industrial hazards.
Your Application Goes Directly to the Hiring Manager
**No AI screening. No automated keyword rejection.**
Every application is reviewed directly by the Maintenance Hiring Manager. Your application will be evaluated by a real person—not rejected simply because your resume doesn't contain the "right" keywords.
If you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we want to hear from you.