HVAC Technician (Warren, OH)

Planet Group; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking an HVAC Technician II to maintain and optimize critical HVAC and mechanical systems in a Northeast Ohio facility. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work in a complex commercial/industrial environment.

You will read schematics, diagnose issues, and implement effective repairs while supporting reliability and uptime. A EPA Universal Certification and a valid driver's license are required, with first shift hours and competitive pay based

Qualifications

• EPA Universal Certification is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Experience with commercial/industrial HVAC systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair AHUs, RTUs, chillers, boilers, and related systems.
• Diagnose issues, identify root causes, and implement repairs.
• Monitor building automation to optimize performance.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals; document activities.
• Support reliability initiatives and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams; participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

On-call readiness

Tools

DDC systems

Job description

HVAC Technician II

Location: Northeast Ohio
Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift
Pay: $30-$35/hr

About the Opportunity

Join a stable industrial facility where you'll play a key role in maintaining and optimizing critical HVAC and mechanical systems that support daily operations. This position offers a mix of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work in a complex commercial/industrial environment. If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, working independently, and keeping essential systems running efficiently, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on commercial and industrial HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain air handling units (AHUs), rooftop units (RTUs), air conditioning systems, heat pumps, VAV systems, ventilation equipment, boilers, chillers, and related mechanical systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs.
• Monitor building automation and control systems to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Perform refrigerant recovery, leak detection, charging, brazing, and piping repairs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, control drawings, and technical manuals.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment recommendations.
• Support reliability initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve system performance and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to support facility objectives.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency service needs.

What We're Looking For

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting commercial and/or industrial HVAC systems.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC controls, DDC systems, refrigeration, ventilation, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and system schematics.
• EPA Universal Certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience with chillers, boilers, building automation systems, or large industrial facilities is highly valued.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a safety-first mindset.

Why Consider This Role?

• Long-term opportunity with a well-established facility.
• First-shift schedule with consistent hours.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Work on a wide variety of complex HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Opportunity to expand technical skills in a large-scale industrial environment.

This role will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial and industrial HVAC systems while supporting the safe and reliable operation of a large manufacturing facility.

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