Chiller Technician

Design Hire • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a Chiller Technician to join one of our client's mechanical service teams supporting large commercial and industrial facilities. Our client is a well-established contractor with a strong field workforce, deep bench of senior technicians, and a reputation for handling some of the most complex central plant work in the region. Their service division runs lean, pays well, and keeps their people busy year-round.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience servicing equipment 10 tons and larger
• Journeyman certification required
• EPA Universal certification required
• Background in central plant operations or large-scale HVAC systems
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation including nights and weekends
• Clear written and verbal communication for customer-facing service work

Nice To Haves

• Prior union affiliation strongly preferred
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability across building systems

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain centrifugal, screw, and absorption chillers across commercial and industrial sites
• Service and troubleshoot supporting plant equipment including motors, pumps, valves, controls, and cooling towers
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, eddy current testing coordination, and seasonal start-ups and shutdowns
• Respond to emergency service calls during rotating on-call shifts and resolve issues on first visit when possible
• Document service work, refrigerant usage, and equipment condition through the company's work order system

What This Job Offers

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