Wilson

Facilities Maintenance Technician – R&D Lab Support

Location: Charlotte, NC
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11 PM - 7:30 AM (Weekends/OT as needed)
Department: R&D
Reports To: Lab Maintenance Manager
Work Type: Onsite

Position Summary
One of our clients in the HVAC industry is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the daily operations of our engineering labs. This hands-on role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of facility infrastructure and mechanical systems, including HVAC, lab utilities, and test equipment. The ideal candidate will have broad maintenance experience in a lab, industrial, or manufacturing setting—not limited to HVAC.

Key Responsibilities
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on lab infrastructure, mechanical systems, and HVAC test equipment
Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and other mechanical components
Support installation and commissioning of new lab systems, including mechanical hookups and calibrations
Conduct safety inspections of lab utilities: chilled water, compressed air, refrigerant systems, and electrical interfaces
Maintain service logs, PM records, and inventory of tools and parts
Follow and enforce LOTO and safety protocols in accordance with regulatory standards
Keep maintenance areas clean, organized, and compliant

Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years of experience in facilities or mechanical maintenance in a lab, industrial, or manufacturing environment
Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals
Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments
Familiarity with basic electrical troubleshooting
Comfortable working in dynamic lab environments with experimental systems

***Preferred Qualifications
EPA 608 Universal Certification (a plus)
Experience with HVAC/R test labs or environmental chambers
Forklift or overhead crane certification

Work Environment
Frequent standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), ladder use, and work around mechanical equipment
Exposure to refrigerants, compressed gases, and varying temperatures
Occasional after-hours or weekend work to support critical maintenance