HVAC Technician

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences seeks an experienced HVAC technician for installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The role requires a strong background in large mechanical equipment and offers a full-time schedule with benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of HVAC experience with large mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain HVAC equipment including chillers and boilers.
• Provide preventive maintenance and repair of heating-cooling units.
• Inspect and adjust electric and pneumatic control systems.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic product testing, as well as in genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, clinical studies support, and emerging areas like molecular clinical diagnostics and in-vitro diagnostic products. Over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France, to 58,000 staff across 900 laboratories in more than 54 countries, offering over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate biological substances and products.

Job Description

The role involves providing heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration work in installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, including large and small mechanical equipment such as cooling towers, chillers, RTUs, boilers, and automation in an industrial setting.

Essential Job Duties

1. Install equipment, assemble, connect, and repair piping and refrigerant lines, install and maintain electrical controls, and check the voltage.
2. Place equipment in operation, test for satisfactory operation, and adjust and document the operation of pumps, humidifiers, filters, and valves.
3. Lubricate machinery and recharge systems with refrigerant.
4. Examine equipment to detect defects such as leakage and faulty compressors and condensers.
5. Clean, inspect, and service air conditioners, condensers, evaporators, and cooling towers.
6. Inspect, maintain, and repair heating-cooling units, VAV boxes, fan-powered boxes, and air control valves.
7. Inspect, evaluate, and adjust electric, electronic, and pneumatic control systems.
8. Provide preventive maintenance, including checking and tightening belts, greasing motors, replacing bad belts, and changing filters.
9. Assist with testing, adjusting, and balancing air distribution and hydronic systems.
10. Assist with testing of critical building systems such as emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, UPS, and building automation systems.
11. Maintain tools and equipment and keep inventory of maintenance items.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restrictions or sponsorship.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of HVAC experience, specifically with large mechanical equipment such as cooling towers, chillers, RTUs, boilers, and automation in an industrial setting.
• Reliable, trustworthy, able to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position, working 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with rotating emergency on-call schedule and some weekend overtime as needed. Candidates living within commuting distance to Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays.

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting disabled and veteran applicants.