Technician 1, HVAC

FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in Holly Springs, NC, is seeking a Technician 1, HVAC/Refrigeration to install, maintain, and repair HVAC/R systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. The role requires regular inspections, preventative maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include assisting in installations, developing maintenance plans, and supporting production ventilation and data review from BMS systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of HVAC maintenance experience.
• Completion of an apprenticeship or vocational HVAC training.
• EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on HVAC/R systems with moderate supervision.
• Report complex HVAC issues to senior technicians or management.
• Assist in overseeing equipment installation as required.
• Assist in developing maintenance and repair plans for HVAC systems including cold rooms.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines.
• Support certification of HEPA filters.
• Assist with air balancing activities.
• Assist technicians to qualify/maintain production ventilation and equipment.
• Interact with vendors and other departments.
• Work with Building Management Systems monitoring program and review HVAC data.
• Complete specialized HVAC training programs.
• Support site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Building automation

Effective communication

Analytical/problem solving

Ability to lift heavy equipment

Shift work / 24-7 availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

HVAC apprenticeship or vocational training

EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification

Job description

Position Overview

The Technician 1, HVAC/Refrigeration is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems/equipment. This role ensures these systems meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical manufacturing and storage environments. Additionally, this role is responsible for conducting regular inspections and preventative maintenance on HVAC/R systems to ensure they are operating within the required specifications.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Performs basic routine and preventative maintenance of the site’s heating, ventilation, air condition, and refrigeration systems and equipment with moderate supervision.
• Reports complex HVAC issues to senior technicians or management.
• Assists in overseeing the installation of equipment, as required.
• Assists in providing recommendations to develop maintenance and repair plans for HVAC systems and equipment, including cold rooms.
• Follows all safety protocols and guidelines.
• Supports certification of HEPA filters.
• Assists with work adhering to system air balancing activities.
• Assists HVAC department technicians to qualify and maintain production ventilation and equipment.
• Interacts with vendors and other departments.
• Works with Building Management Systems (BMS) monitoring program and assists with reviewing specific data relating to HVAC systems.
• Completes specialized training programs for HVAC systems.
• Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and building automation systems.
• Effective communication, both written and oral.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of Fume Hoods, Laminar flow hoods, and biosafety cabinets.
• Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call, and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1+ years of experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Completion of apprenticeship program or vocational training in HVAC.
• Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification (EPA 608 Certification).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, applied engineering, or another relevant field.
• Prior experience in HVAC maintenance.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to:

• Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection.
• May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program.
• Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck.
• Ability to discern audible cues.
• Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds.
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions.
• Will work in warm/cold environments.
• Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Will work in heights greater than 4 feet.

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EEO Information

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).