Maintenance HVAC Technician – Plant Engineering

About the role

The Plant Engineering department at 3M seeks a Maintenance HVAC Technician to perform quality workmanship on HVAC equipment and facilities. This full‑time, on‑site role follows 3M safety policies and operates on an 8‑hour day shift.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and repair‑type maintenance on HVAC and support equipment, including pumps, steam traps, heat exchangers, refrigeration systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, water chillers, cooling towers, water treatments, air handling units, humidifiers, heating and cooling coils, and compressed air dryers.
• Work with pneumatic, electric and direct digital controls (DDC) such as the Automated Logic System.
• Handle a variety of refrigerants and obtain required state and federal certifications for CFC refrigerants.
• Provide overtime, weekend, holiday coverage and short‑notice shift coverage as needed.

Required profile

• Must be at least 18 years old and hold a High School Diploma/GED (or higher).
• Currently pursuing or have completed a technical degree in an HVACR field, or possess a minimum of five years of industrial maintenance experience as an HVACR/Facility equipment technician.
• Possession of a Universal EPA 608 Certification (preferred).
• Strong communication skills and experience with Windows‑based computer systems and facility control or building management systems.

Required skills

• Preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, electric and DDC controls (Automated Logic System).
• Handling refrigerants and EPA 608 certification.
• Experience with industrial pumps, steam traps, heat exchangers, chillers, cooling towers, and air handling units.

What we offer

• Starting pay $30.64‑$36.62 per hour.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, and retirement benefits.
• Travel assistance up to 5% for domestic or international travel.
• Potential relocation assistance.