HVAC Specialist - Hazleton Plant

Apply now »HVAC Specialist - Hazleton PlantPosted Date: May 13, 2026Requisition Number: 128055Location: Hazle Township, PAPosition Type: HourlySign-On Bonus: $7500The Hershey Company Hazleton Plant is a Union plant manufacturing products such as Cadbury Caramello Bars, Cadbury Mini Eggs, Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars, Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bars, Hershey's Special Dark Bars, Hershey's Candy-Coated Eggs and Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment.Pay Starting Pay Rate: $40.86/hour 0.45 differential pay/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift (8 hour) and 0.60 differential pay/hour for 12-hour night shift $7500 Sign-On Bonus Overtime Potential Manufacturing Incentive Plan EligibleTotal Rewards Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)—Starting Day 1! 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match Hershey Stock Purchase Program Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance and Short-Term DisabilityShifts We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays. Work schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs. Once your training period begins, you will be assigned to 1st shift (6:50 am - 3:00 pm), then possibly moved to a different shift upon qualification. You will be eligible to bid on other schedules, shifts and jobs when they are posted. Mandatory overtime for a traditional work schedule could be weekly (scheduled for up to 12 hours/day, Monday through Sunday), daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts). Mandatory overtime for a continuous operations scheduled is subject to one day in a two (2) week period.Candidate Process Qualified applicants will be required to complete a written HVAC skills assessment Post-Offer Drug Screen and Background Check required*SummaryInstall, maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, remove, balance, calibrate and adjust heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and units throughout the plant and office facilities as well as possess electrical and HVAC theory. Qualified HVAC Specialists are eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesInterpret and understand blueprints, P&ID's, piping schematics, electrical schematics, engineering sketches, standards & specifications, gauges, meters, graphs, charts and reference tables.Document accurate information of equipment repairs, troubleshooting steps, parts used and time spent in SAP work order system.Check equipment located external to the plant, which requires walking, climbing, bending, etc. in all weather conditions.Minimum QualificationsMust be at least 18 years of ageMust possess a High School diploma/ GEDMust be flexible to work any shiftMust be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, which at times may be short noticeMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Must be authorized to work in the United StatesMust possess a minimum of three years relevant experience in HVAC to include electrical, plumbing, sheet metal and industrial refrigerationMust possess working knowledge of PLC controls, pneumatic controls, and building maintenance systemsCompletion of Universal certification for refrigerant recovery and usageBasic computer skillsPreferred QualificationsSAP experience preferredFood manufacturing experience is preferredExperience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferredGood attendance is very importantPhysical DemandsMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Regularly required to stand, reach, squat, climb steps, ladders and scaffolding, and move around machinery Working ConditionsWork will be performed inside and outsideThe use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to include but not limited to safety toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/googles, hard hats, hair and beard nets, and glovesWearing company issued uniforms is a requirementAssessment RequirementsTo ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance-specific skills assessment. This assessment is required for further consideration for the position. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact a Talent Professional at 1-877-804-1794 or ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Support Center askhr@hersheys.com.Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check results consistent with The Hershey Company's employment policies. Background checks may include, but are not limited to the following: education verification, employment verification, criminal check, social security number verification, and/or drug test.The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.You can request an accommodation via phone or email.To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.Apply now »