Commercial Chiller Service Technician

Position Overview

Job Title: Journeyman Chiller Technician. As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, our organization is looking for a skilled technician to maintain and repair central plant equipment including chillers, motors, pumps, valves, and more. The candidate will work directly with the Chiller Field Supervisor and support emergency service calls as part of a rotating on-call schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair central plant equipment, including chillers (100 tons and larger), motors, pumps, valves, controls, cooling towers, vane axial fans, and auxiliary equipment.
• Overhaul of centrifugal chillers is a plus.
• Demonstrate familiarity with all aspects of rigging.
• Support the office by processing recommended repairs from delivery to completion.
• Be available for emergency service calls “on-call” through normal rotation.
• Perform end-to-end testing, programming, start-ups, and commissioning.
• Schedule and manage site-wide maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair duties for chillers, cooling towers, and other central plant equipment.
• Conduct daily and monthly preventative maintenance on all associated equipment.
• Ensure maintenance is completed within the scheduled timeframes.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance for all on-site equipment.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Chiller Field Supervisor on new and existing customer opportunities or issues.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience at the journeyman level and relevant technical schooling.
• Experience in commercial/industrial air conditioning.
• Knowledge of chillers, HVAC, and central plant operations.
• Field experience with HVAC large tonnage systems is required.
• Ability to participate in emergency service calls “on call” through normal rotation.
• EPA certification.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation Range: $40 - $90 per hour (determined by CBA/rate sheet and test results).
• Benefits: Provided through a local labor union aligned with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Competitive Salary: Comprehensive benefits package available.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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