Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as an Operating Engineer at PDS Tech Commercial in Andover MA!

Drive Excellence in Facility Operations – Be Part of Something Bigger!

Location : Andover, MA

Schedule : Sunday–Wednesday, 6 : 00 AM - 4 : 30PM

4 day x 10 hour schedule

Type : Contract-to-Hire

Pay Range : 43-46

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our facilities maintenance team. This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems across multiple buildings. A high percentage of “wrench time” is expected, and the ideal candidate will be a multi-skilled technician with a strong understanding of building automation systems (BAS), CMMS, and mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical systems

Monitor and adjust systems including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, VAVs, heat exchangers, and hot water systems

Respond to and resolve alarms and emergency maintenance issues during assigned shifts and on-call rotations

Accept, log, and follow up on all service requests and alarms using CMMS

Install, repair, and rebuild HVAC units, pumps, motors, compressors, and associated piping and controls

Conduct inspections and document findings; escalate equipment issues to management

Support equipment installations, upgrades, and major repairs

Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, safety protocols, and hazardous materials handling procedures

Maintain accurate records of labor, materials, and service activities

Assist with interdepartmental coordination and support other technicians as needed

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or state equivalent

Minimum 3 years of experience with HVAC and refrigeration mechanical systems

Massachusetts Refrigeration License required

Familiarity with BAS , CMMS , and technical documentation (blueprints, schematics)

Strong understanding of refrigeration systems, including walk-in coolers and ice machines

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Willingness to work flexible hours, including on-call shifts and overtime

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Comfortable working in confined spaces, on rooftops, and in various environmental conditions

Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and standing for extended periods

Ability to operate electric hand tools and powered industrial trucks

Use of PPE including ESD smocks, gloves, safety glasses, and ionizers as required

Why Join Us

This is a critical role supporting the infrastructure of a high-performance facility. You’ll be part of a skilled team that values safety, precision, and reliability. Your expertise will directly impact the performance and compliance of essential systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Apply Today

If you’re a licensed HVAC-R professional with a passion for hands-on work and technical excellence, we want to hear from you.

Pay Details : 43.00 to 46.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable :

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.