HVAC / R Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing

A growing food manufacturer is seeking a skilled HVAC / R Maintenance Technician to support a high-volume, temperature-controlled production environment. This role helps ensure safe, efficient operation of refrigeration, air handling, and climate control systems that protect food quality and employee safety.

What You’ll Do

Install, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC / R systems, including chillers, freezers, compressors, condensers, and air handling units

Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve system reliability

Monitor and adjust environmental controls to support food safety and quality standards (HACCP, USDA, FDA)

Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and control system issues

Maintain EPA-compliant refrigerant handling records

Work in cold production areas as needed with proper PPE

Follow LOTO and other OSHA safety procedures

Support energy-efficiency and system-upgrade initiatives

What You Bring

3+ years of commercial or industrial HVAC / R experience (food manufacturing or cold storage preferred)

Strong troubleshooting skills with mechanical and electrical systems

Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals

EPA refrigerant certification a plus

Comfortable working in cold environments for extended periods

Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team

Willingness to work overtime or on-call when needed

Why Technicians Join This Team

Stable, growing food manufacturer with year-round demand

Opportunity to work with high-volume refrigeration systems

Supportive, team-focused environment with strong safety values

Apply Now!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.