Temperature Control Technician 1

Aggreko • Baton Rouge, LA

2d • $35 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Aggreko is hiring a Temperature Control Technician based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This hands-on field service role involves maintaining, diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and commissioning commercial HVAC and temperature control equipment at customer locations and at the Baton Rouge service center. The role supports customers throughout the area, including in petrochemical and refinery environments, with approximately 70% of work in the field and 30% in the service center.

The technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs HVAC and temperature control equipment, including air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, commercial air-conditioning systems, and related equipment such as Trane chillers, MCI, and SmartCool equipment. The position also involves setting up, testing, and operating HVAC and chiller systems at customer sites, sometimes using temporary generator power, and delivering safe, reliable service in accordance with Aggreko’s safety and quality standards.

This is a full-time position paying $35.00–$45.00 per hour, based on experience and technical capabilities. Overtime and/or weekend work may be available or required. A company vehicle, a no-premium-cost medical plan option, technical training, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement are offered.

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of chiller, commercial air-conditioning, or related HVAC service experience.
• EPA 608 certification and hands-on knowledge of refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and use meters and schematics to diagnose equipment issues.
• Ability to work independently in the field, troubleshoot problems, and provide a high level of service in customer-facing environments.
• Valid driver’s license and comfort with local field travel and working in industrial environments.
• Availability to work the assigned schedule, travel to work locations as needed, and be on standby outside regularly scheduled shifts.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods and safely walk over uneven terrain.
• Mobility and range of motion to safely perform work from ground or floor level through full overhead level.
• Sufficient dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and grip strength to safely use tools, stairs, and ladders.
• Ability to meet the physical demands in the Essential Physical Capacities Assessment and pass the post-offer physical abilities assessment, including lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 80 lbs., climbing stairs and ladders, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC and temperature control equipment, working approximately 70% in the field and 30% in the service center.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, commercial air-conditioning systems, and related equipment, including Trane chillers, MCI, and SmartCool equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and HVAC system issues using meters, schematics, and appropriate diagnostic tools.
• Set up, test, and operate HVAC and chiller systems at customer locations, including applications supported by temporary generator power.
• Provide safe, reliable service at customer locations, including petrochemical and refinery environments, while following Aggreko safety and quality standards.
• Travel to work locations as needed and be available for standby work outside regularly scheduled shifts.

Benefits

• Company vehicle.
• No-premium-cost medical plan option.
• Robust technical training programs, in person and virtual, covering HVAC, electrical, controls, diesel, power generation, microgrid, and storage technologies.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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