Hvac Technician

Aerotek; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Commercial/Industrial HVAC Technician for a large manufacturing facility in Gibsonton, FL. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair complex HVAC systems, including RTUs, chillers, cooling towers, and chilled-water components, while safely following plant protocols.

You will read electrical schematics, diagnose issues with meters and gauges, perform refrigerant recovery, and collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on HVAC troubleshooting and repair skills in commercial or industrial environments.
• Ability to diagnose and repair chillers, chilled-water systems, RTUs, cooling towers, air handlers, pumps, and compressors.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics for HVAC and control systems.
• Proficient with meters and gauges for electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience with VFDs, temperature controls, and HVAC control systems.
• Demonstrated refrigerant recovery, charging, and leak-detection capabilities.
• Comfort in large industrial/manufacturing facilities with operating equipment.
• Accurate documentation of maintenance and repair activities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Maintain RTUs, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, pumps, compressors, and chilled-water systems.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical HVAC issues using meters and gauges.
• Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, and leak detection per industry standards.
• Complete preventive maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot VFDs, temperature controls, and HVAC control systems.
• Read electrical schematics to support diagnosis and repair.
• Document maintenance and repairs clearly for tracking and compliance.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Work safely around operating industrial equipment following safety procedures.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

RTUs & Chillers

Electrical schematics

VFDs & Controls

Refrigerant recovery

Documentation

Industrial safety

Tools

Multimeters

Gauges

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Job Title: Commercial / Industrial HVAC Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing commercial and industrial HVAC systems in a large manufacturing facility. You will work with complex mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring reliable operation of critical climate-control systems across production, maintenance, and mechanical areas.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair commercial and industrial HVAC equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.

• Maintain rooftop units, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, pumps, compressors, and chilled-water systems.

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical HVAC issues using meters, gauges, and other testing equipment.

• Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, and leak detection in accordance with industry standards and best practices.

• Complete preventive maintenance on HVAC systems and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.

• Troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs), temperature controls, and related HVAC control systems.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics to support accurate diagnosis and repair of HVAC systems.

• Document all completed maintenance and repairs clearly and accurately for tracking and compliance.

• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime and maintain optimal facility conditions.

• Work safely around operating industrial equipment and machinery, following established safety procedures at all times.

Essential Skills

• Strong hands-on HVAC troubleshooting and repair skills in commercial or industrial environments.

• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing chillers, chilled-water systems, rooftop units (RTUs), cooling towers, air handlers, pumps, and compressors.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics for HVAC and related control systems.

• Skilled in using multimeters, gauges, and other diagnostic tools for electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.

• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), temperature controls, and HVAC control systems.

• Demonstrated capability in refrigerant recovery, charging, and leak detection.

• Comfort working in large industrial or manufacturing facilities with operating equipment and machinery.

• Attention to detail in documenting maintenance and repair activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial facility environments.

• Experience with commercial building HVAC systems, including large rooftop units and air handlers.

• Familiarity with chilled-water systems, cooling towers, and complex mechanical/HVAC areas.

• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting using schematics and multimeters.

• Experience in safety-focused industrial settings with varied plant conditions.

Why Work Here?

Join a safety-focused industrial environment where your technical expertise directly supports critical manufacturing operations. You will work with a wide range of HVAC technologies, gain exposure to complex mechanical and electrical systems, and build valuable experience in a large-scale facility. The role offers opportunities to develop your skills, collaborate with maintenance and production teams, and contribute to reliable, efficient plant operations.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large industrial manufacturing facility of over 200,000 square feet, featuring expansive production and manufacturing areas. You will work across a combination of production, maintenance, and mechanical/HVAC spaces, frequently around operating industrial equipment and machinery. The position involves extensive walking and standing throughout the facility, with conditions that can vary by area of the plant. The environment is strongly safety-focused, with established procedures and practices to support safe work around mechanical and electrical systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gibsonton, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gibsonton,FL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.