Lead HVAC Technician

What Production Set-up & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health

Sets up, aligns, monitors, and/or calibrates production equipment. Assists and may perform maintenance on machines and cleans up minor chemical spills in assigned area as well as glassware, ovens, and other equipment.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a working technical leader, keep up to date records and maintain data bases, coordinate preventive maintenance work orders and general repair and upkeep of building and equipment in the plant. Specialize in HVAC equipment. This position will assist in training and development of the Maintenance Technician’s work force within the department/area assigned. Responsible for assigned work orders and unscheduled maintenance and repairs of equipment. Serve as leader to the facilities group.

Responsibilities

- Verifiable experience in plant facility equipment.

- Working knowledge of how to reset and start up chillers and boilers.

- Practical experience of how to operate chiller and air compressor programs.

- Have knowledge of pipe fitting and plumbing.

- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies in the work place as required.

- Have a working knowledge of welding equipment and be able to make major/minor welds.

- Ability to update or create plant procedures as required.

- Ability to schedule activities based on plant priorities.

- Know how to avoid the electrical hazards of working on or near exposed/unexposed energized (live) parts.

- Have the electrical skills and knowledge to safely conduct the assigned tasks and a perform electrical tasks commensurate with their level of training related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment, systems and installations.

Qualifications

- State license for Freon handling preferred

- High School Diploma or GED preferred

- HVAC - 10+ years related work experience and/or training preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

- Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments

- Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility

- Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments

- May provide technical guidance and training to others

- Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications

- Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue

- Makes recommendations for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation

- Adheres to all quality guidelines

- Works with minimal degree of supervision. Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines

- Provides guidance to less experienced team members

- May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

Anticipated hourly range : $23.80 - $39.21 per hour

Bonus eligible : No

Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close : 12/13/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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