HVAC Maintenance Technician

NCBioImpact; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

BASF Agricultural Solutions is hiring an HVAC Maintenance Technician for our Research Triangle Park, NC site. You will maintain and optimize commercial and industrial HVAC systems, coordinate with vendors, and support refrigerant management in a regulated, R&D environment.

You should have 5+ years of HVAC maintenance experience, EPA 608 certification, and CMMS and BAS familiarity. Onsite role with opportunities that reward reliability and safety in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of hands-on HVAC maintenance in commercial/industrial facilities.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification required.
• Experience with air-handling units, VAV, exhaust systems preferred.
• Ability to read P&IDs and support maintenance and repairs.
• Familiarity with BAS monitoring, alarm review, and trend analysis.
• Experience using CMMS to manage work orders and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC issues, identify recurring problems, and recommend actions.
• Respond to BAS alarms and facility emergencies; participate in on-call rotations.
• Coordinate contractors, permits, outages, and site safety requirements.
• Manage refrigerant activities, inventory, reporting, and leaks coordination.
• Maintain work orders, procure parts, and document maintenance activities.

Skills

HVAC maintenance experience

Reading MEP drawings

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

CMMS proficiency

Microsoft 365 apps

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in HVAC/R or related field

EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Now hiring! HVAC Maintenance Technician

Research Triangle Park, NC (Onsite)

(relocation assistance/sign on bonus/etc)

We are looking for a HVAC Maintenance Technician to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC.

As an HVAC Maintenance Technician, you will help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of commercial and industrial HVAC systems and associated building equipment within a research and development environment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate contractor activities, and support refrigerant management across the RTP campuses.

Welcome to BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

#ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice

Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

During your shift as a HVAC Maintenance Technician you will:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial and industrial HVAC systems and associated building equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair HVAC equipment issues, identify recurring problems, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Respond to BAS alarms and facility emergencies and participate in the maintenance on-call rotation.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and vendors, including work scopes, permits, equipment outages, and site safety requirements.
• Manage refrigerant activities, including inventory, documentation, reporting, and coordination of refrigerant leaks.
• Maintain work orders, procure parts and materials, complete required documentation, and collaborate with Site Services Engineering on maintenance and improvement projects.

If you...

• Have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Bring 5+ years of hands-on HVAC maintenance experience in a commercial and/or industrial facility environment, including air-handling units, VAV systems, and exhaust systems.
• Hold an EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification.
• Have experience reading and interpreting MEP drawings, equipment manuals, control documentation, and P&IDs to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS), including equipment monitoring, alarm review, trend analysis, point verification, and troubleshooting.
• Have experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders and document maintenance activities, labour, and resolutions.
• Are proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, and Word, and are willing and able to participate in an on-call rotation and work overtime or off-hours as needed.
• Bring an associate degree, diploma, or certificate in HVAC/R, mechanical systems, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field, preferred.
• Have experience in a regulated, safety-focused R&D or laboratory environment and knowledge of equipment such as chillers, cooling towers, pumps, VFDs, environmental chambers, laboratory ventilation, and/or greenhouse HVAC systems, preferred.
• Have experience coordinating third-party contractors and site stakeholders and current training in forklift and powered mobile equipment operation, or the willingness and ability to complete required training, preferred.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here.

Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.

By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.

United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.