Facilities Maintenance Technician - EXP - CARRJP00002883 - Charlotte, NC - 3rd shift

WilsonHCG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WilsonHCG is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the R&D lab in Charlotte, NC. This hands-on role maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs HVAC systems, lab utilities, and test equipment across our engineering labs, ensuring reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of facilities or mechanical maintenance experience in labs or manufacturing, reads mechanical drawings and P&IDs, and is proficient with hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of facilities or mechanical maintenance in a lab, industrial, or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
• Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments.
• Familiarity with basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working in dynamic lab environments with experimental systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on lab infrastructure, mechanical systems, and HVAC test equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and other mechanical components
• Support installation and commissioning of new lab systems, including mechanical hookups and calibrations
• Conduct safety inspections of lab utilities: chilled water, compressed air, refrigerant systems, and electrical interfaces
• Maintain service logs, PM records, and inventory of tools and parts
• Follow and enforce LOTO and safety protocols in accordance with regulatory standards
• Keep maintenance areas clean, organized, and compliant

Skills

Reading drawings & P&IDs

Hand & power tools

Electrical troubleshooting

Lab/mechanical maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Date published: 04-May-2026

Job ID: 174149

Description and Requirements

Facilities Maintenance Technician – R&D Lab Support

Location: Charlotte, NC

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11 PM - 7:30 AM (Weekends/OT as needed)

Department: R&D

Reports To: Lab Maintenance Manager

Work Type: Onsite

Position Summary

One of our clients in the HVAC industry is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the daily operations of our engineering labs. This hands-on role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of facility infrastructure and mechanical systems, including HVAC, lab utilities, and test equipment. The ideal candidate will have broad maintenance experience in a lab, industrial, or manufacturing setting—not limited to HVAC.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on lab infrastructure, mechanical systems, and HVAC test equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and other mechanical components
• Support installation and commissioning of new lab systems, including mechanical hookups and calibrations
• Conduct safety inspections of lab utilities: chilled water, compressed air, refrigerant systems, and electrical interfaces
• Maintain service logs, PM records, and inventory of tools and parts
• Follow and enforce LOTO and safety protocols in accordance with regulatory standards
• Keep maintenance areas clean, organized, and compliant

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience in facilities or mechanical maintenance in a lab, industrial, or manufacturing environment
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals
• Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments
• Familiarity with basic electrical troubleshooting
• Comfortable working in dynamic lab environments with experimental systems

***Preferred Qualifications

• EPA 608 Universal Certification (a plus)
• Experience with HVAC/R test labs or environmental chambers
• Forklift or overhead crane certification

Work Environment

• Frequent standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), ladder use, and work around mechanical equipment
• Exposure to refrigerants, compressed gases, and varying temperatures
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work to support critical maintenance