Chiller Service Technician

Crete United • Washington, DC

12d • $55

About The Position

Chiller Service Technician Location: DC Metro Pay: $55/hr- affiliated with the Local 602 union Willing to pay over scale for the right person Certifications & Training EPA 608 Universal Certification (required) OSHA 10/30 Safety Training (preferred; must complete within 90 days if not held) OEM/Factory Training (at least one preferred, multiple strongly preferred): Carrier Chiller Certification (19XR, 19XRV, 23XRV, AquaEdge, etc.) Trane CenTraVac / Series R Factory Training York YK/YT/YVAA Chiller Certification Daikin/McQuay Water-Cooled Chiller Certification VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) factory or equivalent training (ABB, Danfoss, Trane, etc.) BAS/Controls familiarity (Johnson, Siemens, Honeywell, Trane Tracer, Carrier i-Vu) Technical Knowledge & Skills Minimum of 5–7 years of hands-on water-cooled chiller service experience Proficient in centrifugal, screw, and absorption chiller technologies Ability to perform tear-downs, overhauls, and tube brushing/cleaning Strong understanding of refrigerant handling, reclaim, recovery, and charging (including A2L refrigerants) Skilled in reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and control schematics Experience with eddy current testing coordination and reporting Knowledge of cooling tower interface and condenser water treatment requirements Tools & Equipment Owns and maintains a complete set of HVAC tools (gauges, meters, recovery machine, torque wrenches, laptop interface tools, etc.) Familiar with diagnostic software and factory interfaces for Carrier, Trane, York, Daikin, etc. Experience in vibration analysis and oil/refrigerant sample testing Safety & Compliance Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures Ability to perform confined space work (cooling towers, mechanical rooms) Experience with high-voltage equipment (4160V starters, medium-voltage chillers) Strong track record of safe work practices with no major safety violations Professional Attributes Strong communication skills with customers and internal team Detailed service reporting and documentation ability (Spectrum/eSub/Salesforce experience a plus) Ability to mentor apprentices and junior techs Reliable transportation and clean driving record, clean background and drug test Willingness to be part of rotating on-call schedule for emergency service Check out this link to learn more about Crete: https://youtu.be/eArEfojheAc GMS, a Crete United company is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• EPA 608 Universal Certification (required)
• Minimum of 5–7 years of hands-on water-cooled chiller service experience
• Proficient in centrifugal, screw, and absorption chiller technologies
• Ability to perform tear-downs, overhauls, and tube brushing/cleaning
• Strong understanding of refrigerant handling, reclaim, recovery, and charging (including A2L refrigerants)
• Skilled in reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and control schematics
• Experience with eddy current testing coordination and reporting
• Knowledge of cooling tower interface and condenser water treatment requirements
• Owns and maintains a complete set of HVAC tools (gauges, meters, recovery machine, torque wrenches, laptop interface tools, etc.)
• Familiar with diagnostic software and factory interfaces for Carrier, Trane, York, Daikin, etc.
• Experience in vibration analysis and oil/refrigerant sample testing
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures
• Ability to perform confined space work (cooling towers, mechanical rooms)
• Experience with high-voltage equipment (4160V starters, medium-voltage chillers)
• Strong track record of safe work practices with no major safety violations
• Strong communication skills with customers and internal team
• Detailed service reporting and documentation ability (Spectrum/eSub/Salesforce experience a plus)
• Ability to mentor apprentices and junior techs
• Reliable transportation and clean driving record, clean background and drug test
• Willingness to be part of rotating on-call schedule for emergency service

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10/30 Safety Training (preferred; must complete within 90 days if not held)
• OEM/Factory Training (at least one preferred, multiple strongly preferred): Carrier Chiller Certification (19XR, 19XRV, 23XRV, AquaEdge, etc.)
• Trane CenTraVac / Series R Factory Training
• York YK/YT/YVAA Chiller Certification
• Daikin/McQuay Water-Cooled Chiller Certification
• VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) factory or equivalent training (ABB, Danfoss, Trane, etc.)
• BAS/Controls familiarity (Johnson, Siemens, Honeywell, Trane Tracer, Carrier i-Vu)
• Spectrum/eSub/Salesforce experience a plus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed