Commercial Chiller Technician

Comfort Systems USA • Knoxville, TN

11d

About The Position

The Commercial Chiller Technician services, maintains, starts up, and repairs commercial and industrial chillers, refrigeration equipment, HVAC systems, and related controls. The role works with a broad range of equipment and systems, including air- and water-cooled chillers, boilers, air-handling equipment, heat pumps, chilled- and hot-water piping and pumping systems, variable-speed drives, VAV systems, and building automation and temperature-control systems. The technician is expected to work independently, bring advanced troubleshooting skills, and help mentor other team members.

The position requires a positive, cooperative, teachable, and safety-conscious approach, along with strong customer service, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Work may require travel for projects. The technician must be able to pass background, drug, and physical ability screenings and meet the stated physical demands.

The employer offers medical plans, disability coverage, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays and PTO, a 401(k) plan, an employee assistance program, employee discounts, and life insurance.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of chiller service and/or refrigeration experience in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Mechanical aptitude and mathematical and English-language skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical diagnostics.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Familiarity with blueprints, schematics, drawings, and other equipment-layout materials.
• Ability to stand, squat, bend, and stoop, and comfortably lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to pass a full background screening, drug screening, and physical ability test.
• Ability to travel as needed for projects.
• Positive, cooperative, teachable, self-motivated, and safety-conscious approach.

Nice To Haves

• EPA universal certification.
• Experience with RTUs, air handlers, split systems, and chilled-water systems.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial chillers using applicable service literature.
• Perform new-system start-ups and repairs on air-conditioning, industrial chiller, and refrigeration equipment.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC and refrigeration equipment and associated low-voltage, pneumatic, electronic, modular DDC, BAS, and digital temperature-control systems.
• Service a wide range of commercial equipment, including air- and water-cooled chillers; boilers and heating systems; air handlers; water-source heat pumps; computer-room units; and chilled- and hot-water piping and pumping systems.
• Work with variable-speed drives and starters, VAV systems, electro-mechanical motor starters, and associated controls.
• Work independently and without supervision while maintaining a professional, positive, and customer-focused demeanor.
• Comply with and promote the company Safety Policy.
• Travel as needed for projects.
• Work with and mentor other team members.

Benefits

• Two Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans, offered at no premium cost to non-tobacco employees.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability.
• Vision and dental coverage, plus optional insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO), accruing from 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed