Hvac Technician

Job Description

Job Title: HVAC Technician

Job Description

Reporting to the Facility Manager, the HVAC Technician will join our growing team. This role is critical in ensuring the optimal performance, efficiency, and maintenance of our refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems, preferably within a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems to ensure proper temperature control for food production and storage.

Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.

Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, ensuring rapid response and resolution while maintaining compliance with food safety standards.

Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to support production needs.

Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company safety protocols.

Maintain detailed service records and recommend system improvements or upgrades.

Assist in troubleshooting with OEMs and other industry experts.Essential Skills

HVAC

Troubleshooting

Repair

Refrigeration

EPA Universal Certification

HVAC Refrigeration

Schematic Reading

Maintenance on Refrigeration Units

Electrical Experience in HVAC

Optimizing Efficiency and Longevity of Equipment

Installation

Service

Blueprint ReadingAdditional Skills & Qualifications

3+ years of experience in HVAC and refrigeration, preferably in a food manufacturing or industrial setting.

EPA certification and/or HVAC trade school certifications.

Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Willingness to work flexible hours, including on-call rotations as needed.Why Work Here?

Join a growing company that values its employees with regular appreciation events and offers free snacks. There is ample opportunity for growth within the organization.

Work Environment

This is a food manufacturer that follows strict GMP guidelines. Employees must adhere to a no jewelry and no make-up policy. The order selector will work in a 40-degree refrigerated environment all day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Piscataway, New Jersey.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46.50 - $49.60/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Piscataway,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.