HVAC Technician

Heartland Food Products Group

HVAC Technician maintaining utility systems in food manufacturing environment. Performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting HVAC systems with safety and efficiency.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HVAC systems, including troubleshooting and maintenance of chillers, compressors, and utility systems. Possesses strong technical troubleshooting abilities and a commitment to safety and productivity in a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HVAC Certification5 Years Building Maintenance ExperienceTrane Chiller TroubleshootingMechanical Power Transfer Systems KnowledgeCMMS Experience

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Hard Skills

HVAC OperationsElectrical TroubleshootingMechanical TroubleshootingPreventive MaintenanceUtility Systems KnowledgeBlueprint ReadingPower Distribution KnowledgePneumatic Control SystemsPrecision Measuring InstrumentsElectrical Test Equipment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationCritical ThinkingSelf-MotivationCustomer Support

Tools & Technologies

Hand ToolsPower ToolsAlignment InstrumentsElectrical Test EquipmentCMMS SoftwareMicrosoft Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

HVAC Certification

Industry Keywords

Building MaintenanceUtility MaintenanceManufacturing EnvironmentChillersCompressorsBoilersWater Systems3 Phase Power DistributionControl SystemsMaintenance Work Orders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promotes and practices safety and conducts himself/herself in accordance with all safety guidelines at all times without compromise.
Displays initiative to lead efforts to improve productivity.
Uses tools ranging from hand and power tools to precision measuring and alignment instruments and electrical and electronic test equipment.
Performs routine preventive maintenance activities to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, utility systems operate efficiently and maximizes equipment uptime.
Inspects, operates, or tests machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and improve efficiencies.
Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems and determines how to correct fault, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
Must be able to perform checks on Trane 250-to-400-ton chillers and be able to troubleshoot the system.
Troubleshoot glycol pumps for the Trane chiller system.
Experienced with an in-depth knowledge of utility systems such as compressors, boilers, chillers, and water systems.
Familiar with HVAC operations and controls.
Knowledge of mechanical power transfer systems such as gear reducers, chain/belt drives, direct drives, bearings, shafts, and couplings.
Knowledge of 480-volt 3 phase power distribution such as transformers, Motor Control Centers, and power panels.
Basic knowledge of 120- and 24-volt discrete control and 4-20mA analog control systems.
Knowledge and experience with pneumatic operated control valve actuators and solenoid devices.
Documents all work performed, hours, parts, and follow-up work on maintenance work orders.
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
HVAC certification and experience required.
5 years accumulative experience in building maintenance and/or utility maintenance.
Basic computer skills with Microsoft applications and CMMS experience.
Must have prior maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills.
Must have strong critical thinking and technical troubleshooting abilities.
High sense of urgency and customer support.
Deep self-motivation and pride of craftsmanship, challenges the status quo.
Must have the ability to work extended hours while standing.
Must have good job performance and attendance records.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation and benefits package