HVAC/R Technician

Description JUMPSTART, ADVANCE, AND LOVE YOUR CAREER WITH SMSI! At SMSI, we believe in our employees. With above-average pay, extensive benefits, vocational training, and a family-based atmosphere, we are always looking for people seeking to improve themselves. Together, our team strives to perform the best service possible for customers. We thrive on challenges and believe in fair compensation for dedication, detail, and professionalism. This position will be based in one of our Springfield facilities. Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Life Insurance Responsibilities • Analyze and troubleshoot any existing malfunctions or issues with existing units • Implement periodic maintenance to guarantee the proper and secure operation of systems • Uphold all business and industry safety standards and regulations • Execute on-site preventive maintenance, regular repair, and calibration • Make use of expertise and specialized skills to figure out service needs • Keep an inventory of parts and materials necessary for maintenance • Ability to investigate and identify problems with existing HVAC systems • Ensure systems function optimally and safely with regular upkeep • Quickly and capably address any emergency repairs • Utilize expertise and specialized knowledge regarding maintenance and system operations to determine service requirements • This position is safety sensitive Cross-Role Expectations • Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment • Strong troubleshooting skills with a bias toward permanent fixes • Willingness to work within a dispatcher-driven, priority-based maintenance system • Comfortable with work orders, documentation, and shift handoffs • Safety-first mindset (LOTO, hot work, confined space as applicable) • Team-oriented approach working with Operations, Engineering, and Reliability Qualifications • 5+ years industrial HVAC experience (manufacturing or heavy commercial) • Strong troubleshooting of rooftop units, makeup air units, and exhaust systems • Experience with chilled water / hot water systems (basic to intermediate) • Familiarity with air dryers and compressed air support equipment • EPA 608 Certification (Universal preferred) • Ability to diagnose airflow, temperature imbalance, and humidity issues • Comfortable working at height using lifts and man-lifts Preferred Skills: • Basic controls and BAS familiarity • VFD interaction and diagnostics • Experience in high-heat, industrial manufacturing environments • Preventive maintenance execution

Created: 2026-03-10