HVAC Maintenance Specialist

VIVA USA Inc; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking an HVAC Maintenance Specialist to join a high-precision manufacturing facility in Florida. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain large rooftop units, chillers, and related systems, ensuring peak performance and compliance with environmental guidelines.

minimum 5 years of hands-on HVAC experience is required, preferably in industrial settings. A State HVAC Class A license and familiarity with CMMS tools are essential for accurate documentation and preventive maintenance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in commercial or industrial HVAC systems, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Prior work with AAON or Trane is a plus.
• State HVAC license with Class A certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain large rooftop units (40-ton+), including compressors, economizers, VFDs, and control systems.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on chilled water systems, including chillers, pumps, air handlers, coils, valves, and related components.
• Conduct system testing using gauges, meters, and diagnostic tools to evaluate performance and operational efficiency.
• Inspect and maintain rooftop curbs, ductwork, and mechanical penetration seals.
• Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, leak detection, and compliance recordkeeping.
• Ensure all HVAC equipment meets performance specifications and environmental guidelines.
• Execute PM schedules for RTUs, chillers, cooling towers, and mechanical equipment.
• Identify potential failures in advance and recommend corrective actions or capital improvements.
• Maintain accurate logs, inspections, and system documentation.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Humidity controls

Temperature controls

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

CMMS software

Independent & team work

Problem solving

Communication skills

Automation troubleshooting

Education

State HVAC license with Class A certification

Florida Class A Certification

Tools

HVAC diagnostic tools

VFDs / control systems

Job description

Description:

As a HVAC Maintenance Specialist with the clientyou will be joining a team at a cutting-edge investment casting facility. You will ensure peak performance of advanced vacuum furnace systems at a cutting-edge investment casting facility. Each day involves hands-on troubleshooting, precision repairs, and collaboration with a safety-focused team. Working in a high-tech, high-precision environment, you help drive manufacturing excellence while continuously growing my skills. The role offers strong compensation, career development, and the chance to contribute to world-class energy solutions.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain large rooftop units (40-ton+), including compressors, economizers, VFDs, and control systems.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on chilled water systems, including chillers, pumps, air handlers, coils, valves, and related components.
• Conduct system testing using gauges, meters, and diagnostic tools to evaluate performance and operational efficiency.
• Inspect and maintain rooftop curbs, ductwork, and mechanical penetration seals.
• Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, leak detection, and compliance recordkeeping.
• Ensure all HVAC equipment meets performance specifications and environmental guidelines.
• Execute PM schedules for RTUs, chillers, cooling towers, and mechanical equipment.
• Identify potential failures in advance and recommend corrective actions or capital improvements.
• Maintain accurate logs, inspections, and system documentation.

What You Bring

Experience

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in commercial or industrial HVAC systems, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Prior work with AAON or Trane is a plus

Education

State HVAC license with Class A certification

Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical schematics with the ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair
• Familiarity with humidity and temperature controls
• Proficiency in using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and automation troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and digital maintenance tools.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Florida Class A Certification
• Ability to drive Root Cause driven improvement processes to include managing and following through on action items to completion
• Ability to plan, organize and execute tasks on time
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and overcome obstacles

Notes

Shift - 1

6:00 AM -2:00 PM

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status