HVAC Associate II

Bausch + Lomb; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement (select degrees)

Company holidays

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Rochester, NY is seeking an HVAC Associate II to join our Facilities team. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of HVAC systems that support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) is required, and knowledge of pharmaceutical water systems is highly desirable. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm with an on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial or industrial HVAC experience.
• Working knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical and control systems.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair air handling units, exhaust systems, chillers, pumps and boilers.
• Monitor and operate Building Management Systems (BMS) for environmental control.
• Respond to alarms and resolve HVAC issues affecting manufacturing.
• Document maintenance activities using CMMS.
• Support GMP manufacturing environment and safety policies.

Skills

BMS knowledge

Troubleshooting

Reading mechanical drawings

Electrical & controls understanding

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical HVAC degree

Tools

CMMS

P&IDs

Job description

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am- 4:30 pm with an on-call rotation.

Position Summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a motivated HVAC Associate II to join our Facilities team. The successful candidate will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of commercial and industrial HVAC systems that support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) is required, and experience with pharmaceutical water purification systems is highly desirable.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial and industrial HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair air handling units, exhaust systems, chillers, pumps, boilers, cooling towers, VAV systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Monitor and operate Building Management Systems (BMS) to ensure reliable environmental control.
• Respond to equipment alarms and resolve HVAC-related issues affecting manufacturing operations.
• Perform system inspections and document maintenance activities using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Support environmental conditions required for GMP manufacturing.
• Work safely while following all company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in after-hours or emergency call-in support as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial or industrial HVAC experience.
• Working knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food manufacturing, or other regulated industrial environments.
• Experience with pharmaceutical water purification systems (RO, DI, WFI, or related systems) is a strong plus.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• Experience with pneumatic and DDC controls.
• Familiarity with CMMS software.
• Technical degree in HVAC, Mechanical Technology, or related field.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Safety-focused with attention to detail.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production, engineering, and maintenance personnel.
• Team-oriented with a customer-service mindset.

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Rochester, NY (Plant)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $27 - $37 per hour. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

Our US Benefit Programs: Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.