HVAC / Refrigerant Maintenance Technician

Indiana Ag Connection; Clinton, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

relocation packages

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco, located in Clinton, IN, is seeking an HVAC / Refrigerant Maintenance Technician to join the Site Utilities team. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC and process chillers, with on-call rotations and potential overtime to ensure continuous operation of manufacturing utilities.

You will troubleshoot equipment, support predictive maintenance efforts, and work with operations, engineering, and contractors to maximize reliability.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma/GED required; Associate degree or technical training preferred.
• Experience: Mechanical aptitude with HVAC/chiller maintenance experience.
• Licenses: EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on process HVAC and chillers, exhaust fans, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and improve HVAC/chiller equipment.
• Support predictive maintenance with vibration analysis and eddy current testing.
• Coordinate downtime with operations, engineering, and contractors for repairs.
• Maintain knowledge through training and contribute to a collaborative team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

EPA Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or technical/vocational training in refrigeration

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:HVAC / Refrigerant Maintenance Technician#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Technician**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# HVAC / Refrigerant Maintenance Technician| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!****As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.** **At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.****At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.****Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!****Your Role: HVAC / Refrigerant Maintenance Technician**As an HVAC / Refrigerant Maintenance Technician, you will be part of the Site Utilities team responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of critical utility and HVAC systems that support manufacturing operations. In this role, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, support continuous improvement efforts, and collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to maximize equipment reliability and performance.**Your Responsibilities:*** Perform preventive maintenance on process and utility chillers, HVAC systems, exhaust fans, laboratory hoods, and related equipment, including seasonal servicing.* Troubleshoot, repair, and improve chiller and HVAC equipment while supporting emergency response during on-call rotations as needed.* Support predictive maintenance initiatives by utilizing technologies such as vibration analysis and eddy current testing to improve equipment reliability.* Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and external contractors to coordinate equipment downtime, communicate repair activities, and implement continuous improvements.* Maintain technical knowledge, participate in training and performance development activities, and contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing knowledge and supporting fellow technicians.**What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):*** **Education:** High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree or technical/vocational training in refrigeration or a related field preferred.* **Required Experience:** Mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial HVAC and chiller systems.* **Top Skills:** HVAC/chiller maintenance and repair; strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.* Current EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification or the ability to obtain certification.**What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):*** Associate Degree in Refrigeration, HVAC, or a related technical discipline.* Experience with industrial process chillers, utility systems, and commercial HVAC equipment.* Experience supporting predictive maintenance programs, including vibration analysis and eddy current testing.* Knowledge of continuous improvement practices and equipment reliability initiatives.* Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams while maintaining composure in fast-paced or emergency situations.**Additional Information:*** **Location:** Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site* Position supports the entire manufacturing site with primary responsibility for utility and HVAC systems.* This position will initially work four 10-hour shifts (Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday) for approximately six months (duration may vary based on business needs). Following this initial period, the position will transition to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.* Participation in an on-call rotation and overtime may be required.**Elanco Benefits and Perks:**We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:* Multiple relocation packages* 8-week parental leave* 9 Employee Resource Groups* Annual bonus offering* Up to 6% 401K matchingElanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected statusElanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 08/05/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || ConAgra Foods, Lamb Weston Indianapolis, Indiana | Land O Lakes Milford, Indiana || Cargill, Inc HAMMOND, Indiana | |5 people are interested in this job.