HVAC Technician

Brooksource; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource seeks an experienced HVAC/Facilities Technician for a mission-critical medical device manufacturing facility with climate-controlled environments. You will maintain HVAC, boilers, generators, chillers, and BAS to ensure environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of HVAC or facilities maintenance experience, a valid 2nd Class Engineer Boiler License, and strong BAS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of technician experience in HVAC or facilities maintenance.
• Valid 2nd Class Engineer Boiler License (C2) required; other boiler licenses may be considered.
• Proficiency in Building Automation Systems (BAS) and familiarity with protocols such as BACnet and Modbus.
• Strong understanding of building operations, including chilled water systems, compressed air/gas systems, and generator support.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high-quality standards and take ownership of facility performance.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service orientation with effective communication skills for interfacing with facility managers, team members, and external contractors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain HVAC systems, boilers, generators, chillers, compressed air, and compressed gas systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Operate and troubleshoot Building Automation Systems (BAS), including sensors, controllers, actuators, and user interfaces.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all critical building infrastructure.
• Conduct regular inspections of HVAC systems and proactively troubleshoot issues before they escalate.
• Maintain environmental conditions — including air pressure, humidity, and temperature — within specified ranges for climate-controlled manufacturing spaces.
• Respond promptly to HVAC emergencies and internal customer complaints; provide timely and effective resolutions.
• Coordinate with vendors and act as liaison between the facility and external HVAC contractors for repairs beyond in-house capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and company policies.
• Support manufacturing operations by ensuring facility readiness, uptime, and minimal disruption.
• Keep detailed records of all maintenance, repairs, and inspections performed on HVAC and building systems.
• Maintain inventory of HVAC equipment and supplies; make recommendations for replacement or upgrades.
• Adhere to scheduled maintenance plans and prioritize tasks according to urgency.
• Continuously evaluate and improve maintenance procedures for HVAC systems.
• Communicate effectively with facility managers and stakeholders, providing regular status updates on HVAC issues.
• Train new employees on HVAC systems, BAS operations, and established maintenance procedures.
• Provide exceptional service to employees and stakeholders by ensuring comfortable, safe, and compliant work environments.

Skills

HVAC systems

BAS operation

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced HVAC/Facilities Technician to support a mission-critical medical device manufacturing facility with climate-controlled environments. This role ensures the proper functioning of building systems — including HVAC, boilers, generators, chillers, and Building Automation Systems (BAS) — to maintain environmental compliance for sensitive manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background, exceptional problem-solving skills, and an unwavering commitment to high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor andmaintainHVAC systems, boilers, generators, chillers, compressed air, and compressed gas systems to ensureoptimalperformance.
• Operate and troubleshoot Building Automation Systems (BAS), including sensors, controllers, actuators, and user interfaces.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all critical building infrastructure.
• Conduct regular inspections of HVAC systems and proactively troubleshoot issues before they escal.
• Maintain environmental conditions — including air pressure, humidity, and temperature — within specified ranges for climate-controlled manufacturing spaces.
• Respond promptly to HVAC emergencies and internal customer complaints; provide timely and effective resolutions.
• Coordinate with vendors and act as liaison between the facility and external HVAC contractors for repairs beyond in-house capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and company policies.
• Support manufacturing operations by ensuring facility readiness, uptime, and minimal disruption.
• Keep detailed records of all maintenance, repairs, and inspections performed on HVAC and building systems.
• Maintain inventory of HVAC equipment and supplies; make recommendations for replacement or upgrades.
• Adhere to scheduled maintenance plans and prioritize tasks according to urgency.
• Continuously evaluate and improve maintenance procedures for HVAC systems.
• Communicate effectively with facility managers and stakeholders, providing regular status updates on HVAC issues.
• Train new employees on HVAC systems, BAS operations, and established maintenance procedures.
• Provide exceptional service to employees and stakeholders by ensuring comfortable, safe, and compliant work environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of technician experience in HVAC or facilities maintenance.
• Valid 2nd Class Engineer Boiler License (C2)required; other boiler licenses (e.g., 2B or Chief) may be considered.
• Proficiencyin Building Automation Systems (BAS) and familiarity with protocols such as BACnet and Modbus.
• Strong understanding of building operations, including chilled water systems, compressed air/gas systems, and generator support.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high-quality standards and take ownership of facility performance.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service orientation with effective communication skills for interfacing with facility managers, team members, and external contractors.

Preferred Skills

• Military experience in facilities or mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated or GMP manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with hospital utility systems