Chiller Mechanic
About The Position
The Service Technician – Heavy Commercial Chiller role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining advanced commercial chiller systems and chilled water plants. This full-time permanent position requires performing testing, troubleshooting, disassembly, reassembly, and planned maintenance on large commercial equipment. The technician will coordinate work activities on large service projects and complex system repairs, complete service contracts, and handle demand service calls. This role also involves serving as a lead technician, providing technical guidance to other service personnel, and coordinating subcontractors when necessary. Effective communication with customers to explain work performed and build client relationships is essential, as is documenting service activity and communicating project status internally. The technician will also be responsible for purchasing materials, maintaining tools and equipment on their service vehicle, operating company vehicles safely, and utilizing mobile and application-based service software.
Requirements
- 7+ years of commercial chiller service experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Required licenses, registrations, and certifications applicable to the position
- OEM experience and/or factory chiller training
- Advanced troubleshooting of chiller control panels
- Strong background in centrifugal chiller overhauls
- Extensive knowledge of chilled water systems, including: DX and air-cooled chillers, Scroll, reciprocating, screw, centrifugal, and magnetic bearing compressors
- Strong understanding of airside and waterside system controls
- Experience with chilled water plant components, including pumps, VFDs, and cooling towers
- Ability to monitor, log, and interpret equipment readings to prevent system outages
- Advanced working knowledge of building automation systems and OEM software tools (e.g., TechView, Service Checker, MTool)
- Proficient in reading complex schematics and blueprints
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and multitasking abilities
- Self-directed and able to work independently
- Professional demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service with a focus on exceeding expectations
- High ethical standards and professionalism at all times
Nice To Haves
- Two-year technical degree in a related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain advanced commercial chiller systems and chilled water plants
- Perform testing, troubleshooting, disassembly, reassembly, and planned maintenance on large commercial equipment
- Coordinate work activities on large service projects and complex system repairs
- Complete service contracts, quoted work, and demand service calls as assigned
- Serve as a lead technician, providing technical guidance and support to other service personnel
- Coordinate subcontractors and assist with workflow planning when required
- Communicate clearly with customers, explain work performed, and build long-term client relationships
- Document service activity and communicate project status to internal stakeholders
- Purchase materials and issue purchase orders as needed
- Maintain tools, equipment, and inventory on assigned service vehicle
- Operate company vehicles safely and comply with all safety and fleet policies
- Utilize mobile and application-based service software
Benefits
- Year-round work stability
- PTO (paid time off)/holidays
- Competitive pay - negotiable based on experience
- Health insurance, including dental and vision
- 401K Retirement Program
- Company Vehicle and Phone
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
