HVAC & Refrigeration Technician

Full-Time | Grow Op Farms
Pay: $80,000–$85,000 annually (DOE)

Join a Team That Keeps Our Operations Running

Grow Op Farms is seeking an experienced HVAC & Refrigeration Technician to support our indoor cultivation, warehouse, and production facilities. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing HVAC and refrigeration systems that are critical to our operations. If you're a skilled technician who enjoys solving complex mechanical issues and working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As an HVAC & Refrigeration Technician, you will:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and install commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, boilers, and ventilation equipment.
• Diagnose and repair compressors, condensers, chillers, pumps, valves, thermostats, relays, motors, heat exchangers, safety controls, filters, belts, and related components.
• Install, rebuild, replace, or repair fans, motors, bearings, gaskets, controls, and electrical components.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and maintenance, including wiring motors, timers, control panels, and HVAC equipment.
• Test and inspect boiler and water heater operation.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, vacuum pumps, testing equipment, and company vehicles safely.
• Maintain parts inventory and ensure tools and equipment remain in safe working condition.
• Document maintenance activities, labor, materials, and completed work within the company's asset management system.
• Coordinate maintenance projects with third-party contractors.
• Monitor preventative maintenance contracts to ensure vendors complete scheduled work.
• Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• EPA Section 608 Type II Certification (minimum)
• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of HVAC Journeyman experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment
• Ability to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and equipment specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial maintenance, construction, or facilities maintenance
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing, agricultural, or industrial environments

Knowledge & Skills

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities
• Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration theory and best practices
• Experience with HVAC tools, testing equipment, and repair methods
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt to changing operational needs
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and maintenance software

Physical Requirements

This position regularly requires the ability to:

• Walk, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, and work for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Climb ladders and access rooftop or elevated equipment.
• Occasionally crawl or work in confined spaces.
• Safely distinguish colors, read gauges, wiring, labels, digital displays, and warning indicators, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

This position is performed in indoor cultivation, warehouse, and production environments where employees may be exposed to:

• Moderate to loud noise.
• Dust, humidity, fumes, vapors, and temperature fluctuations.
• Mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Chemicals used in facility maintenance.
• Elevated work areas and other industrial hazards requiring appropriate PPE.

Benefits

Grow Op Farms offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accidental Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Washington Paid Sick Leave
• Employee discount

Why Join Grow Op Farms?

Our Facilities team is essential to maintaining the environmental systems that keep our cultivation and production operations running efficiently. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your technical expertise has a direct impact on our success.

If you're a dependable HVAC professional who takes pride in keeping critical systems operating at peak performance, we encourage you to apply.

Grow Op Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.