Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I - HVAC/R

Frenchman'S Creek; Florida; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Frenchman’s Creek in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I - HVAC/R for a full-time, on-site role. The technician performs expert-level troubleshooting and repairs on HVAC/R systems, chilled water plants, and related equipment, ensuring reliability and compliance across the facility.

Occasional complex electrical work and preventive maintenance are included. The role requires chilled water HVAC experience and a Level 3 EPA certification, with a High School

Qualifications

• Chilled water HVAC experience required.
• Level 3 EPA certification required.
• High school diploma required.
• Familiarity with building mechanical systems and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert-level troubleshooting and repairs on HVAC/R systems and related equipment.
• Lead diagnostics for heat pumps, pool heaters, and kitchen equipment.
• Operate and interpret 24V to 480V electrical systems safely.
• Utilize CMMS to log work and manage parts inventories.
• Follow safety codes and internal quality standards.

Skills

HVAC experience

EPA certification

High school diploma

OSHA knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Hand tools

Computer input

Safety awareness

Education

Level 3 EPA certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I - HVAC/R

Full Time Full-Time Technical Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Reports To: Chief Engineer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: Trade I is the senior-level role within the technician track. Employees at this level demonstrate mastery of building mechanical and electrical systems, with extensive troubleshooting, diagnostic, and preventive maintenance expertise. This role emphasizes deep technical knowledge and reliability rather than supervisory duties. Senior Technicians serve as the department’s top technical resources, handling the most complex systems and ensuring long‑term facility reliability and compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform expert-level troubleshooting and repairs on HVAC/R systems, chilled water plants, air‑cooled chillers, walk‑in coolers, ductless A/C, and split systems.
• Utilize knowledge of building mechanical systems such as, but not limited to, chilled water units, condensing units, air handlers, ovens, gas kitchen equipment, refrigerated kitchen equipment, boilers.
• Lead advanced diagnostics and corrective actions for heat pumps, gas pool heaters, sump pumps, and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Resolve complex electrical issues, working across 24V control systems to 480V distribution safely and effectively.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to building automation systems, controls, and equipment integration.
• Ensure all work aligns with safety codes, health regulations, and internal quality standards.
• Utilize advanced trade tools and diagnostic instruments to achieve accurate and efficient results.
• Support vendor and contractor work by providing technical insight, system knowledge, and quality oversight.
• Serve as a departmental reference point for best practices, technical standards, and complex maintenance solutions.
• Interpret blueprints and technical manuals along with knowledge in the use of various tools and equipment is necessary.
• Follow manufacturers’ guidelines and recommendations for preventative maintenance of all related equipment
• Monitor and inspect Chiller Plant and HVAC equipment on a routine basis
• Participate in equipment PM program
• Any other requests made by a supervisor
• Utilize CMMS to log work and maintain parts inventories
• Approach every job with a high attention to detail and always leave the equipment and work area better than when you arrived

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrates mastery and independence in resolving highly complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Consistently delivers work of the highest quality, reliability, and safety compliance.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in building systems and trade practices.
• Acts as a trusted technical authority and knowledge resource for the department without formal supervisory responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of OSHA standards and application
• Knowledge of plumbing and electricity
• Skilled in the use of hand tools
• Ability to perform duties in high and low temperature ranges such as summer outdoor heat and inside of coolers and freezers
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces
• Knowledge of building mechanical systems
• Skilled in the use of a calculator to prepare simple, accurate mathematical calculations
• Ability to access and input information using a computer system
• Ability to grasp, lift or carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to remain alert throughout the duration of shift and remain calm during emergency situations
• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping and kneeling
• Ability to push and pull objects or material weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, working at heights up to approximately 30 feet, with the ability to reach often time overhead
• High School Diploma required
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality workmanship
• Adherence to safety protocols and company procedures.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Chilled water HVAC experience – Required
• Level 3 EPA certification – Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell for duration of scheduled shift. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25+ lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is of those characteristics to fulfill the above objectives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SAFETY:

Safety must be embraced by all employees. We always need to work safely and assist others to work safely by following departmental and company safety procedures.

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