Chiller Technician Apprentice
About The Position
The Chiller Technician Apprentice will assist experienced technicians with the service, repair, and maintenance of chillers and related HVAC equipment. This position provides hands-on training in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems while developing the skills needed to perform service work safely and effectively. The apprentice will support daily service activities, maintain organized work areas, complete required documentation, follow all company and job-site safety procedures, and travel to customer locations as needed. The position will work closely with senior technicians and rotate between the Service Department and Chiller Division during specific seasons, with opportunities to take on increased responsibilities as skills and experience develop.
Requirements
- Interest in HVAC/refrigeration
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to use hand and power tools
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong safety awareness
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Universal CFC/EPA Certification
Nice To Haves
- AA degree (or applicable experience in lieu of)
Responsibilities
- Assist technicians with servicing and repair of chillers
- Learn to troubleshoot refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical problems
- Assist with preventive maintenance on chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and related equipment
- Check and record temperatures, pressures, refrigerant levels, and operating conditions
- Assist with refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging under supervision
- Help inspect compressors, condensers, evaporators, valves, motors, and controls
- Use hand tools, meters, gauges, and basic HVAC service equipment safely
- Keep tools, work areas, and mechanical rooms clean and organized
- Follow OSHA, company, and job-site safety procedures
- Complete service reports and document maintenance activities
- Assist with replacing filters, belts, bearings, electrical components, and other parts
- Travel to customer/job sites as required
- Learn to read schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and equipment documentation
- Work closely with senior technicians and gradually perform tasks with less supervision
- Float between Service Department and Chiller Division during specific seasons of the year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
