Commercial HVAC Technician - Food Production Facility

Snack Innovations

Commercial HVAC Technician - Food Production Facility

Piscataway, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Drizzilicious is a growing snack brand known for creating fun, flavorful better-for-you treats, including mini rice cakes and drizzled popcorn. Behind the brand is a fast-moving manufacturing environment where reliable building systems, refrigeration, HVAC, and mechanical equipment are essential to keeping operations running safely and efficiently.

    We are looking for a skilled Commercial HVAC Technician to support our facility by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, boiler, and related mechanical systems. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with a variety of systems, and taking ownership of equipment performance in a production-focused environment.

    THE OPPORTUNITY

    As a Commercial HVAC Technician, your work will directly support facility reliability, employee comfort, equipment uptime, safety, and daily operations. This role is a strong fit for someone with commercial HVAC or HVAC/R experience who can troubleshoot independently, read schematics, respond with urgency, and communicate clearly when system issues may affect the facility or production.

    The team is growing and we're adding multiple Commercial HVAC Technicians on 2nd shift (3pm-11:30pm) and 3rd shift (11pm-7:30am) with Mon-Fri and Sun-Thurs schedule options available.

    WHAT YOU’LL DO

    Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC systems, air conditioning units, boilers, refrigeration equipment, ammonia refrigeration equipment, plumbing systems, and related mechanical systems

    Diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and control-related issues using schematics, meters, ohmmeters, technical documentation, and hands-on experience

    Repair or replace HVAC/R components, plumbing components, controls, equipment parts, and related system components

    Support HVAC installation or system improvement projects as needed

    Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and equipment performance

    Assist with broader facility maintenance needs, including mechanical repairs, appliance repair, welding, and other hands-on work as required

    Communicate clearly with maintenance, operations, production, vendors, and leadership when issues may affect safety, comfort, uptime, or workflow

    Follow company safety practices, food manufacturing requirements, and applicable procedures

    Operate company vehicles safely when needed

    WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

    Experience as a commercial HVAC, HVAC/R, refrigeration, facilities, or related service technician

    Strong knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, boilers, controls, and related mechanical systems

    Ability to read schematics, technical diagrams, system documentation, and HVAC design information

    Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues using meters, ohmmeters, schematics, and related tools

    Familiarity with ammonia refrigeration, boilers, plumbing systems, HVAC controls, and general facility maintenance

    Welding, appliance repair, and broader equipment repair experience are helpful

    Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

    Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform hands-on work in a manufacturing environment

    Strong safety mindset, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and communication skills

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base Pay: $31.50–$43.00 per hour, based on experience and skillset Additional Compensation: Overtime after 40 hrs, shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift

    Benefits include:

    Medical, dental, and vision insurance

    401(k)

    Paid time off

    Paid holidays

    READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT? If you are a skilled Commercial HVAC/R Technician who wants to bring your experience to a growing snack brand and support a fast-paced manufacturing facility where your work matters every day, we would like to hear from you.

    Apply today to join the Drizzilicious team.

    Drizzilicious is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.