Chiller Technician

About the role

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Commercial Chiller Service Technician with demonstrated extensive experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing chilled water equipment and the systems and controls associated with them. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with the motivation to work with and mentor other team members, using advanced skills in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Service, perform maintenance on, and repair all commercial industrial chillers using necessary service literature.
• Perform new system start-ups and repairs on air conditioning and chillers.
• Work on direct expansion constant volume, multiple circuited/compressor AC equipment.
• Maintain and repair water-cooled AC units up to 100 tons.
• Service water source heat pumps and associated equipment.
• Handle computer room type units with self-contained humidifiers and controls.
• Work with non-BAS, pneumatic, electronic, and modular DDC temperature controls.
• Maintain water and air-cooled chillers equipped with centrifugal, reciprocating, scroll, and screw compressors.
• Troubleshoot electronic controls incorporated with most packaged water chillers.
• Service electronic variable speed drives connected to VAV air handlers, pumps, towers, etc.
• Work with electro-mechanical motor starters up to 480 volts and associated controls.
• Maintain chilled and condenser water pipe and pump systems equipped with variable speed drives.
• Diagnose and repair systems using electronic/variable speed starters and digital temperature control systems.
• Utilize the BAS system to diagnose and repair system problems and components.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of chiller service experience in a commercial or industrial setting.
• EPA universal certification preferred.
• Experience with RTU, air handlers, split systems, chilled water, VAV, and fan coils.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative, and teachable attitude.
• Mechanical aptitude, mathematical, and English language skills.
• Compliance with and promotion of company Safety Policy.
• Self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently without supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional demeanor and positive, caring attitude.
• Ability to stand, squat, bend, stoop, and comfortably lift up to 60 lbs.
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical diagnostics.
• Familiarity with blueprints, schematics, drawings, and other equipment layout materials.
• Ability to pass a full background screening and drug screening.
• Ability to pass a physical ability test.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance – 50% employee premium paid by company.
• Full array of other benefits including Life, Disability, and optional insurance coverages.
• Nine (9) paid holidays, including Black Friday, Christmas Eve, and a floating holiday.
• Two (2) paid sick days.
• Vacation up to 30 days per year.
• IRA retirement plan with 50% company match up to 3% of pay.
• 401(k) Plan with 100% company match up to 5% of pay (coming January 2024).
• Tool replacement program.
• Employee discount programs.
• Company vehicle.
• American Express card for expenses.