What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Technician position at The Facilities Group?
Who We Are
The Facilities Group (TFG), headquartered in Tampa, FL, is a family of commercial facilities maintenance companies, providing best-in-class service to over 25,000 locations across the country. The Facilities Group partners with the premier local, regional, and national facility service providers while maintaining brand legacy and driving high-powered technology. The Facilities Group family of companies has 17 offices throughout the United States and provides a comprehensive suite of janitorial and maintenance services to a variety of end markets including commercial, distribution, logistics, aviation, education, finance, industrial, and healthcare facilities.
Our principle of providing best in class service not only guides how we treat our clients but is also the foundation of our company culture. We understand the importance of maintaining an exciting culture for our employees and believe in creating an empowering professional environment with a sense of community and opportunity.
What You Will Be Doing
The HVAC Technician supports a mission ‑ critical, 24/7 airport environment by maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing HVAC and mechanical systems across terminals, concourses, and central plant facilities. This role ensures reliable, energy ‑ efficient, and code ‑ compliant operation of chiller plants, air handling units, pumps, and related equipment essential to passenger comfort and airport continuity. The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance, responds to system issues, and documents all work within the CMMS. By safeguarding mechanical system performance, this position plays a key role in maintaining safe, uninterrupted airport operations.
HVAC Technician Duties & Responsibilities
This role operates across terminal areas, mechanical rooms, and utility spaces. Work may involve lifting, climbing, confined space awareness, and exposure to heat, cold, and noise. All activities must comply with OSHA regulations, plumbing codes, airport requirements, and site safety policies.
The Facilities Group is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment extends beyond preventing discrimination and harassment; it’s about creating an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. We believe in the power of our people, the ideas they bring, and what we can accomplish together.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all state & federal requirements, it is the policy of The Facilities Group to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The Facilities Group also provides reasonable accommodations as required under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) for limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruitment Team 813-425-1985.
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The Facilities Group (TFG), headquartered in Tampa, FL, is a family of commercial facilities maintenance companies, providing best-in-class service to over 25,000 locations across the country. The Facilities Group partners with the premier local, regional, and national facility service providers while maintaining brand legacy and driving high-powered technology. The Facilities Group family of companies has 17 offices throughout the United States and provides a comprehensive suite of janitorial and maintenance services to a variety of end markets including commercial, distribution, logistics, aviation, education, finance, industrial, and healthcare facilities.
Our principle of providing best in class service not only guides how we treat our clients but is also the foundation of our company culture. We understand the importance of maintaining an exciting culture for our employees and believe in creating an empowering professional environment with a sense of community and opportunity.
What You Will Be Doing
The HVAC Technician supports a mission ‑ critical, 24/7 airport environment by maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing HVAC and mechanical systems across terminals, concourses, and central plant facilities. This role ensures reliable, energy ‑ efficient, and code ‑ compliant operation of chiller plants, air handling units, pumps, and related equipment essential to passenger comfort and airport continuity. The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance, responds to system issues, and documents all work within the CMMS. By safeguarding mechanical system performance, this position plays a key role in maintaining safe, uninterrupted airport operations.
HVAC Technician Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC and building mechanical systems supporting a 24/7 airport environment.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair air handling units, rooftop units, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and related equipment.
- Operate, maintain, and optimize central chiller plant infrastructure and campus-wide mechanical systems.
- Ensure continuous, reliable operation of HVAC systems to support passenger comfort and mission‑critical airport functions.
- Meet preventive maintenance and work order SLA targets.
- Maintain plumbing system uptime and regulatory readiness.
- Ensure backflow documentation is accurate and audit ready.
- Reduce repeat failures through proper diagnosis and repair.
- Support a strong safety culture with zero preventable incidents.
- Diagnose system performance issues and implement corrective actions to restore optimal functionality.
- Execute scheduled PM tasks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, airport standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of work performed using the CMMS system.
- Monitor HVAC system performance and recommend improvements for energy efficiency, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
- Respond to equipment alarms, service requests, and operational emergencies in a fast-paced, 24/7 facility.
- Follow all safety protocols, building codes, and compliance standards related to mechanical system operation.
- Collaborate with building operations, engineering, and other airport teams to support uninterrupted facility operations.
- Conduct inspections of terminals, concourses, mechanical rooms, and occupied spaces to identify maintenance needs or potential hazards.
- Assist in commissioning, testing, and integrating upgraded or newly installed mechanical equipment.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (active and verifiable).
- Ability to obtain required airport badging and pass background screening.
- Georgia Conditioned Air License (Class II preferred for unrestricted commercial scope).
- OSHA 10 minimum; OSHA 30 preferred for senior technicians.
- NFPA 70E awareness for electrical safety.
- OEM training certifications (Trane, Carrier, York, Daikin, Johnson Controls, etc.).
- BAS/BMS experience (Metasys, Siemens, Honeywell, Tridium, etc.).
This role operates across terminal areas, mechanical rooms, and utility spaces. Work may involve lifting, climbing, confined space awareness, and exposure to heat, cold, and noise. All activities must comply with OSHA regulations, plumbing codes, airport requirements, and site safety policies.
The Facilities Group is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment extends beyond preventing discrimination and harassment; it’s about creating an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. We believe in the power of our people, the ideas they bring, and what we can accomplish together.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all state & federal requirements, it is the policy of The Facilities Group to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The Facilities Group also provides reasonable accommodations as required under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) for limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruitment Team 813-425-1985.
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