Service Technician, Cooling Tower

Ambient Enterprises•Elmhurst, IL

3d•$25 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cooling Tower Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cooling towers, and related commercial HVAC equipment. This position services commercial, light industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, and mission-critical facilities throughout the region. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and experienced in diagnosing and resolving equipment issues while delivering exceptional customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; HVAC/R trade school training preferred.
Minimum 2 years of experience with commercial HVAC, cooling towers.
Knowledge of cooling towers, chillers, pumps, boilers, hydronic systems.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work at heights, climb ladders, and work in varying weather conditions.
Personal hand tools required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Marley, BAC, Evapco, or similar cooling tower equipment.
Knowledge cooling tower maintenance practices.
Experience working with BAS platforms such as Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, or Tridium.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cooling towers, chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, and related HVAC equipment.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
Identify cooling tower performance issues.
Complete service documentation accurately and maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
Communicate professionally with customers regarding repairs, maintenance, and equipment recommendations.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency service calls as needed.