Building Systems Technician

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 72,800 - 87,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee wellness support programs

Paid time off

Job summary

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems is seeking a Building Systems Technician to monitor and maintain critical systems within their manufacturing environment. The technician will leverage their technical expertise in HVAC and electrical systems to ensure operational uptime and address mechanical issues.

This role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $72,800 to $87,500 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum trade school certification or equivalent experience in mechanical/HVAC systems.
• Experience with centrifugal chillers preferred.
• Ability to work on platforms, ladders, and under raised floors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor critical power and environmental systems.
• Ensure uptime and maintenance of HVAC and electrical distribution systems.
• Proactively engage and resolve building system issues.
• Take daily operational readings of mechanical equipment.
• Manage inventory of spare parts pools.
• Support startup and integration of new equipment.

Skills

Technical knowledge of chillers

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Trade school certification in a technical field

Job description

About the Role

The Building Systems Technician monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots abnormal conditions in building systems that support ZT’s 24x7 manufacturing environment, including major electrical, mechanical/HVAC systems, and a centralized chiller plant and generators. The technician uses ZT’s Building Management System to remotely monitor performance, anticipate issues, and ensure timely scheduled maintenance by self‑performing or engaging the maintenance contractor. They oversee critical mechanical and electrical building systems for engineering labs, manufacturing facilities and warehouse operations, requiring technical knowledge of chillers, HVAC, and electrical systems combined with project management skills.

What you will do

• Monitor ZT’s critical power, environmental, and building management systems to identify issues and minimize equipment and operational downtime.
• Ensure uptime and maintenance of HVAC, generators and electrical distribution systems.
• Proactively engage with business partners and the Operations Team to identify and resolve building system issues.
• Respond to employee reports of mechanical or maintenance issues on critical systems.
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical equipment and inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning operation.
• Identify and resolve issues, following the defined predictive, planned, or preventive maintenance and cleaning schedule.
• Escort and periodically check on vendors performing maintenance to ensure compliance with company rules and operating procedures.
• Manage inventory of spare parts pools, notifying appropriate parties when parts are used or depleted and require procurement.
• Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new equipment and systems into the facility infrastructure.
• Recommend corrective actions to the Facility Engineering Manager and act as a point of contact for external resources.
• Coordinate with Facilities Staff on the timing of any work that may affect performance or cause downtime for mechanical equipment servicing the manufacturing and test facility.
• Maintain required factory certifications for Chiller, Cooling Tower, and Generator maintenance.

What you bring

• A minimum trade school certification in a technical field or equivalent practical experience in mechanical/HVAC systems and controls.
• Experience with centrifugal chillers (preferred).
• Experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment (preferred but not required).
• Collaborative problem‑solving approach.
• Ownership mentality for facility system performance and uptime.
• Effective communication skills with internal stakeholders and contractors.
• Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise.
• Physical ability to climb and work on platforms, ladders, and under raised floors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $72,800.00 to $87,500.00 annually, with final base salary determined by experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Competitive compensation philosophy including bonus, paid time off, generous 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays.
• Parental leave and family care support programs.
• Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities.
• Matching gift and volunteer programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All offers of employment are conditional upon meeting applicable U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status, and compliance with export control license or exception requirements.