Commercial Chiller Technician

Comfort Systems USA Shoffner Kalthoff MES • Knoxville, TN

66d

About The Position

Comfort Systems USA Shoffner is the region's leader in HVAC/R, Electrical, and Plumbing services. We have a well-established reputation for quality work done by quality people and are one of the top 3 largest mechanical contractors in the nation and the value leader in the market.

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. They must be a self-starter with the motivation to work with and mentor other team members. The ideal candidate has the desire to use their advanced skills in a stable, growth-oriented, market-leading company.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of Chiller Service and/or refrigeration within a commercial or industrial setting.
• EPA universal certification preferred.
• Experience with RTU, air handlers, split systems, and chilled water systems is preferred.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative, and teachable attitude.
• Requires mechanical aptitude, mathematical, and English language skills.
• Complies and promotes company Safety Policy.
• Initiative; self-motivated (driven), self-starter.
• Excellent communication and customer services skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional demeanor and positive, caring attitude.
• Must be able to work independently and without supervision.
• Ability to stand, squat, bend, stoop, and comfortably lift up to 60 lbs.
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical diagnostics.
• Familiarity with blueprint, schematic, drawings, and other equipment layout materials.
• Ability to pass a full background screening and drug screening.
• Ability to pass a physical ability test.
• Ability to travel, as needed, for projects.

Responsibilities

• Using necessary service literature, can service, perform maintenance on, and repair all commercial / industrial chillers.
• Performs new system start-ups and repairs on air conditioning and industrial chiller and refrigeration equipment.
• Low voltage temperature-control systems that are generally associated with HVAC equipment.
• Direct expansion constant volume, multiple circuited/compressor air conditioning equipment.
• Water-cooled AC units up to 100 tons.
• Water source heat pumps and associated equipment.
• Atmospheric gas fired hot water boilers.
• Most gas fired and electric heating systems typically found in commercial equipment up to 100 tons.
• Chilled and hot water piping and pumping systems and associated equipment.
• Computer room type units with self-contained humidifiers and controls.
• Non-BAS, pneumatic, electronic, and modular DDC temperature controls generally associated with commercial HVAC equipment.
• Boilers with forced air burners under 200 HP.
• Air handling equipment typically found in larger commercial systems.
• Air-cooled water chillers equipped with reciprocating, scroll and screw compressors.
• Electronic controls incorporated with most packaged water chillers.
• Electronic Variable Speed Drives typically connected to VAV air handlers, pumps, towers, etc.
• VAV systems.
• Water-cooled DX water chillers equipped with reciprocating, centrifugal, scroll or screw compressors.
• Electro-mechanical motor starters, up to 480 volts, and associated controls.
• Chilled and hot water piping and pumping systems equipped with variable speed drives.
• Most gas fired and electric hot water/steam heating systems typically found in commercial boilers 200 HP and above.
• Electronic/variable speed starters.
• Specialty equipment providing constant temperature and humidity control.
• Electronic and computer controlled digital temperature controls systems typically found in commercial systems; utilize the BAS system to diagnose and repair system problems and components.

Benefits

• Two Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Plans (non-tobacco) offered at no premium cost to all employees.
• Company paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability.
• Full array of other benefits including Vision, Dental and optional insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) program - begin accruing hours as of Day 1.
• 401(k) Plan with multiple investment options.
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount programs.
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees