First Quality was founded in 1989 and, in nearly three decades, has grown to be a global privately held company with over 4,000 employees. Its corporate offices are located in Great Neck, New York, with manufacturing facilities and offices in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Canada. First Quality is a diversified family of companies manufacturing consumer products ranging from Absorbent Hygiene (adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby care), Tissue (bath and towel), and Industrial (print and packaging materials), serving institutional and retail markets throughout the world. First Quality focuses on private label and branded product lines.

Our core business philosophy is built on a proud culture driven by safety and quality, respect, humility, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. With leading edge manufacturing technologies and processes and visionary leadership, First Quality is positioned to continue significant growth in the coming years. We are looking for an experienced HVAC Technician Lead for our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in Lewistown, PA .

This position is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment necessary for the building’s operation. Ensures that HVAC systems are kept in good repair. Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for Facilities HVAC Systems.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes necessary preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoots and repairs problems.
• Maintains water treatment operation of chiller systems.
• Performs necessary electrical/mechanical equipment calibrations.
• Responds to complaints regarding HVAC equipment and adjusts or repairs when necessary.
• Maintains pumps, cooling towers, fans, water filters, chilled water air handling units, equipment having direct expansion refrigeration, water to water heat exchangers, and other related equipment.
• Performs electrical, pipefitting and component device repairs to HVAC systems.
• Performs refrigerant recovery when necessary.
• Carries and responds to company cell phone, and returns to work when a major problem with equipment is encountered on off-shifts or weekends.
• Develops and executes small capital projects (i.e. new AC unit installations).
• Works with contractors and vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Group Lead fill-in
• Facilities resource
• PM Leader
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning equipment.
• Strong knowledge of tools and test equipment related to plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control drawings.
• Standard computer knowledge utilizing Windows based software.
• Standard verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision, given proper instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to climb ladders and use lift equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and experience requirements:

• Two years technical or vocational school.
• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type 1 and 2 are necessary. Type 3 Certification is preferred, but not necessary.
• Three years of work experience or a combination of schooling, demonstrated skills, and experience working with plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning systems.

Excellent compensation and benefits, which are effective the first day of employment!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.