Maintenance HVAC Technician

3M; Prairie du Chien (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Absences

Retirement Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

3M’s Prairie du Chien facility seeks an HVAC Technician to maintain and service HVAC systems, pumps, chillers and cooling towers. The role emphasizes safety, timely execution and adherence to plant policies, with an 8-hour day shift.

The technician will work with Automated Logic and various control systems, participate in energy/water treatment programs, and may require overtime, weekends or holidays as needed, while maintaining Certification compliance.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Currently possess or in the last seven months of obtaining a technical degree in an HVACR field or a minimum of five years of industrial maintenance experience as an HVACR / Facility equipment technician

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and repair-type maintenance on HVAC and support equipment including pumps, steam traps, heat exchangers, refrigeration systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, chillers, cooling towers, water treatments, air handling units and humidifiers.
• Work with pneumatic, electric and DDC controls (Automated Logic System) on HVAC equipment.
• Handle a variety of refrigerants and obtain necessary state/federal EPA certifications for CFC refrigerants.
• Overtime, weekend work, holidays, and short-notice shift coverage as needed.

Skills

HVACR maintenance

Electrical controls

DDC/Automated Logic

Pneumatic systems

EPA 608 Certification

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HVACR technical degree or 5 years maintenance experience

Tools

Automated Logic System

Windows-based IT systems

Job description

Job Description:

Plant Engineering HVAC Technician

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an HVAC Technician in our Plant Engineering department, you will be maintaining HVAC equipment and facilities through quality workmanship, performed in a safe, timely and effective manner under the current policies and guidelines of 3M Prairie du Chien. This position will work an 8 hr day shift schedule.

As an HVAC Technician, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Performing preventive and repair-type maintenance on HVAC and support equipment including but not limited to pumps steam traps, heat exchangers, refrigeration systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, centrifugal and reciprocation water chillers, cooling towers, water treatments, air handling units humidifiers, heating and cooling coils, compressed Air Dryers.
• Working with pneumatic, electric and direct digital controls (DDC) associated with HVAC equipment (Automated Logic System).
• Handling a variety of refrigerants and obtaining the necessary state and federal certifications to handle CFC refrigerants.
• This position can require working: Overtime, Weekend work, Holidays, short notice shift coverage as needed.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this 3M Production role, in compliance with U.S. labor and safety laws.

• Must possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Currently possess or in the last seven (7) months of obtaining a technical degree in an HVACR field or a minimum of five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience as an HVACR / Facility equipment technician

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Possess an Associate’s degree in a technical discipline AND a minimum of three (3) to four (4) years HVACR industrial experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with people at all levels of the organization
• Experience working with Windows-based computer systems
• Experience with Facility controls systems or Building Management systems
• Possession of a Universal EPA 608 Certification

Pay & Benefits:

• The starting rate of pay for this position is $30.64 - $36.62/hour. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

Travel: May include up to [5%][domestic/international]

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.