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Facilities Technician D (HVAC)

L3Harris · Palm Bay, FL

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
8+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at L3Harris (aerospace & defense) in Palm Bay, FL. Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, including air-handling units, rooftop units, split systems, exhaust fans, pumps, and associated components.

They ask for
8+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Automation
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage
Openings
4 with this title at this site

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.

Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 73 other live reliability postings in Florida.

Experience asked
More than usual (8+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 41%
  • Welding 38%
  • PLC 30%
  • Root cause 26%

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It asks for 8+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: L3Harris in Palm Bay

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Full description from L3HarrisAs posted on their careers site.Show

Essential Functions

  • ◆Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, including air-handling units, rooftop units, split systems, exhaust fans, pumps, and associated components.
  • ◆Diagnose mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, and controls-related issues using appropriate test equipment, drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • ◆Perform preventive maintenance, including filter replacement, coil cleaning, belt adjustment, lubrication, condensate-system maintenance, and operational checks.
  • ◆Maintain and repair refrigeration circuits; recover, evacuate, charge, and leak-test systems in accordance with applicable requirements.
  • ◆Troubleshoot thermostats, sensors, actuators, dampers, variable frequency drives, and HVAC control sequences within assigned

qualifications

and authorization.

  • ✓Use building automation systems to monitor operation, investigate alarms, review trends, and make authorized adjustments.
  • ✓Identify recurring equipment failures, determine underlying causes, and recommend corrective actions or equipment replacement.
  • ✓Plan assigned work, identify materials and replacement parts, and coordinate equipment outages to minimize disruption to facility operations.
  • ✓Document completed work, equipment condition, refrigerant activity, and follow-up needs in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and required records.
  • ✓Support contractor coordination by communicating maintenance needs, identifying deficiencies, and documenting completion of assigned work.
  • ✓Provide task-level technical guidance to less-experienced technicians.
  • ✓Follow applicable safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, electrical safe-work practices, refrigerant handling, and safe use of ladders and lifts.
  • ✓Support general facilities maintenance activities consistent with training and qualifications.
  • ✓Respond to urgent HVAC issues and participate in after-hours or on-call coverage as required.

Qualifications

  • ✓High School Diploma or equivalent with 8 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 4 years prior experience
  • ✓Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and repair complex HVAC equipment and system issues.
  • ✓Working knowledge of refrigeration principles, airflow, HVAC electrical circuits, and mechanical systems.
  • ✓Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and equipment manuals.
  • ✓Experience using HVAC diagnostic equipment, including electrical meters, refrigeration gauges, temperature instruments, and leak detectors.
  • ✓Ability to prioritize work, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with facility personnel and contractors.
  • ✓Ability to obtain and maintain a United States security clearance.
  • ✓Availability for on-call coverage (approximately once every 4-6 weeks).
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Facilities Technician D (HVAC)

Job Location: Malabar, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description

We are seeking a Facilities Technician, Level D, with advanced HVAC expertise to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. This position independently performs complex troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs within established procedures and authorization. The technician serves as a technical resource for the facilities team, coordinates with contractors, and recommends improvements to equipment reliability and system performance.

Preferred Additional Skills

  • +Completion of an HVAC apprenticeship or related technical program.
  • +Applicable HVAC license or certification.
  • +EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
  • +Experience maintaining HVAC systems in commercial, industrial, or manufacturing facilities.
  • +Experience with building automation systems and direct digital controls.
  • +Experience with chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and hydronic systems, where applicable to the site.
  • +Familiarity with variable frequency drives, economizers, and equipment performance monitoring.
  • +Experience supporting temperature- or humidity-controlled spaces.
  • +Experience using a CMMS and supporting equipment lifecycle planning.
  • +Experience mentoring technicians and coordinating maintenance projects.
  • +Work may involve rooftops, mechanical rooms, production areas, outdoor equipment, and other facility spaces.
  • +Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using tools, handling equipment and materials, climbing ladders, and accessing HVAC components.
  • +Availability for occasional overtime/scheduled outages, as required.

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