Master Technician-Facilities (HVAC)

The Peterson School; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip in Lawrence, MA seeks a Master Facilities Technician – HVAC to lead operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and cleanroom-supporting systems in a high-precision manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot AHUs, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and integrate with BMS/EMS for reliable uptime.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in controlled manufacturing facilities, state licenses, and strong diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school, military training, or associate degree in HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, or facilities technology preferred.
• 15+ years of HVAC/facilities maintenance experience, preferably in semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, data center, or another highly controlled manufacturing environment.
• MA state refrigeration technician license
• CFC/EPA universal certification license
• Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
• Experience troubleshooting AHUs, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, fans, VFDs, compressors, and HVAC controls.
• Experience working with BMS/EMS systems.
• Strong understanding of temperature, humidity, pressure, airflow, and ventilation systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, electrical test equipment, and HVAC diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls-related problems independently.
• Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Ability to work safely around electrical equipment, rotating machinery, refrigerants, chemicals, and other industrial hazards.
• Electrical License
• Industrial wastewater treatment license

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC and mechanical systems (air handling units, rooftops, exhaust, pumps, fans, chillers, boilers, cooling towers).
• Maintain HVAC systems supporting cleanrooms and controlled manufacturing environments, including temperature, humidity, pressure, airflow, and air-quality requirements.
• Monitor and respond to alarms and equipment conditions through Building Management Systems (BMS)/Energy Management Systems (EMS).
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on HVAC and mechanical equipment to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control-system issues associated with HVAC equipment.
• Diagnose and repair issues involving motors, belts, bearings, dampers, valves, actuators, sensors, VFDs, compressors, pumps, and control systems.
• Support operation and maintenance of chilled-water and hot-water systems used throughout the facility.
• Perform inspections, equipment rounds, readings, and operational checks and document findings.
• Respond to facility and equipment emergencies and take appropriate action to protect personnel, equipment, product, and manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with Facilities Engineers, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, and other technical teams to resolve facility-related issues.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, equipment history, and documentation using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Follow all applicable safety, environmental, hazardous energy/LOTO, cleanroom, and semiconductor manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, applicable codes, and environmental regulations.
• Work with contractors and vendors during equipment installation, service, inspections, and repairs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less-experienced Facilities Technicians.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, energy efficiency, cost reduction, and facility uptime.
• Participate in an on-call, weekend, or rotating shift schedule as required.

Skills

HVAC systems

Chilled water systems

BMS/EMS

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Associate degree or technical training in HVAC

Tools

CMMS

HVAC diagnostic equipment

Electrical test tools

Job description

The Master Facilities Technician – HVAC is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC and facility systems supporting a semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role ensures critical facility systems operate safely, reliably, and within the environmental conditions required for semiconductor manufacturing and cleanroom operations.

Company: Microchip Location: Lawrence, MA

The technician will work with complex HVAC, chilled water, heating, cooling, ventilation, and building management systems while responding to equipment failures and supporting preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC and mechanical facility systems, including air handling units, rooftop units, exhaust systems, pumps, fans, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and associated equipment.
• Maintain HVAC systems supporting cleanrooms and controlled manufacturing environments, including temperature, humidity, pressure, airflow, and air-quality requirements.
• Monitor and respond to alarms and equipment conditions through Building Management Systems (BMS)/Energy Management Systems (EMS).
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on HVAC and mechanical equipment to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control-system issues associated with HVAC equipment.
• Diagnose and repair issues involving motors, belts, bearings, dampers, valves, actuators, sensors, VFDs, compressors, pumps, and control systems.
• Support operation and maintenance of chilled-water and hot-water systems used throughout the facility.
• Perform inspections, equipment rounds, readings, and operational checks and document findings.
• Respond to facility and equipment emergencies and take appropriate action to protect personnel, equipment, product, and manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with Facilities Engineers, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, and other technical teams to resolve facility-related issues.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, equipment history, and documentation using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Follow all applicable safety, environmental, hazardous energy/LOTO, cleanroom, and semiconductor manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, applicable codes, and environmental regulations.
• Work with contractors and vendors during equipment installation, service, inspections, and repairs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less-experienced Facilities Technicians.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, energy efficiency, cost reduction, and facility uptime.
• Participate in an on-call, weekend, or rotating shift schedule as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school, military training, or associate degree in HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, or facilities technology preferred.
• 15+ years of HVAC/facilities maintenance experience, preferably in semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, data center, or another highly controlled manufacturing environment.
• MA state refrigeration technician license
• CFC/EPA universal certification license
• Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
• Experience troubleshooting AHUs, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, fans, VFDs, compressors, and HVAC controls.
• Experience working with BMS/EMS systems.
• Strong understanding of temperature, humidity, pressure, airflow, and ventilation systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, electrical test equipment, and HVAC diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls-related problems independently.
• Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Ability to work safely around electrical equipment, rotating machinery, refrigerants, chemicals, and other industrial hazards.

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications

• Electrical License
• Industrial wastewater treatment license