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Mechanic/HVAC-R

BioSpace
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Position Brand Description

The Mechanic/HVAC-R has the responsibility of servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment in LTC Utilities that include high purity water, compressed air, steam, chilled water, glycol, city water, and sewers. They are expected to display good customer service skills, to ensure that utility equipment and buildings are maintained at all utility locations and maintain EPA compliance documentation. The Mechanic/HVAC-R is expected to assist craftspeople in multiple crafts.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

  • Comply with all HSE aspects, support departmental HSE plans, and participate in Safety Improvement activities.
  • Become qualified to perform duties requiring LOTO, lifts, respirators, confined space, and fall protection.
  • Document all work performed by following Good Documentation Practices.
  • Support Supervisor and Planner/Scheduler to create and improve Job Plans, and procedures.
  • Perform repairs and overhaul basic equipment (e.g., gear boxes, pumps, blowers, and fans).
  • Perform repairs and overhaul equipment to include disassembly, setting tolerances, and alignment (e.g., air compressors, vacuum pumps).
  • Use Performance Management (PM) to manage objectives and development that align with organizational and corporate priorities.
  • Use basic CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) functionality daily.
  • Maintain refrigerant service records.
  • Keep up to date on technical/specialty skills for all utility equipment you service.


Basic Requirements

  • Experience working in high purity water, compressed air, steam, chilled water, glycol, city water, and sewer systems.
  • A strong mechanical aptitude is essential.
  • Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license.
  • Willingness to respond to call-ins and work scheduled overtime is necessary.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds is required.
  • Must be able to tolerate exposure to varying temperatures while performing duties outdoors in both winter and summer conditions.
  • A minimum of three years of relevant work experience is mandatory.
  • Universal EPA refrigerant license


Additional Skills/Preferences

  • Associate’s degree or Technical Certificate in a mechanical discipline, or equivalent experience. Applicable military service training may be an acceptable alternative.
  • Maintenance experience in a manufacturing production environment or relevant field preferred
  • Experience with a regulated industry; FDA regulated industries preferred.
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English at a sufficient level to communicate technical and business information effectively.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in troubleshooting equipment failures with minimal downtime.
  • Ability to follow written procedures while performing maintenance activities.
  • Good documentation practice and communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Familiar with set-up and operation of Maintenance Shop hand tools & equipment; machining and welding capability a plus.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical prints/schematics.
  • Must be able to effectively work in a team/collaborative environment.
  • Willingness to work outside of your craft, as required.
  • Proficiency in using a CMMS (e.g., Maximo) or other work order tracking system.
  • Microsoft Applications Knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)


Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent


Additional Information

  • This position is scheduled for 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday.
  • Temporary shift changes may occur.
  • Hazardous operations within Utilities include exposure to acid, steam, caustic substances, high pressure, and high temperatures.
  • Personal protective equipment is required at all times.
  • Work involves awkward positions, cramped quarters, ladders, and scaffolding.
  • Employment requires working during summer and year-end company breaks.


Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$21.27 - $41.25

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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Salary : $21 - $41

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