Chiller Technician

Wendel Mechanical; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

401(k) plan

Company vehicle

Job summary

Wendel Mechanical is seeking a skilled Chiller Technician to service, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial chillers. The position requires troubleshooting, start-ups, and hands-on work with various chillers and control systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, EPA certification preferred, and the ability to work independently while mentoring others. A strong focus on safety and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of chiller service in commercial/industrial settings.
• EPA universal certification preferred.
• Experience with RTU, air handlers, split systems, chilled water, VAV and fan coils.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair commercial/industrial chillers.
• Perform start-ups and repairs on air conditioning and chillers.
• Work with water-cooled AC units up to 100 tons.
• Operate and troubleshoot water source heat pumps and related equipment.
• Utilize BAS systems to diagnose and repair system problems.

Skills

Chiller service

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independence

Safety compliance

Education

EPA universal certification

Job description

Description

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. 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 team oriented environment where the only limitation is their imagination!

Position title

Chiller Technician

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 chillers
• Direct expansion constant volume, multiple circuited/compressor AC equipment.
• Water-cooled AC units up to 100 tons.
• Water source heat pumps and associated equipment.
• Computer room type units with self-contained humidifiers and controls.
• Non-BAS, pneumatic, electronic, and modular DDC temp controls.
• Water and Air-cooled chillers equipped with centrifugal, 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.
• Electro-mechanical motor starters, up to 480 volts, and associated controls.
• Chilled and condenser water pipe and pump systems equipped with variable speed drives.
• Electronic/variable speed starters.
• Electronic and computer controlled digital temp control systems.
• Utilize the BAS system to diagnose and repair system problems and components.

Qualifications

Experience, Training, and/or Certifications:

• 5 or more years of Chiller service in a commercial or industrial setting.
• EPA universal certification preferred.
• Experience with RTU, air handlers, split systems, chilled water, VAV and fan coils.

Additional Requirements

• 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.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance – 50% employee premium paid by company.
• Full array of other benefits including Life, Disability and optional insurance coverages.
• Nine (9) Paid holidays, Including black Friday, Christmas Eve and a floating holiday
• Two (2) Paid sick days
• Vacation up to 30 days per year
• IRA retirement plan with 50% company match up to 3% of pay
• 401(k) Plan with 100% company match up to 5% of pay (coming January 2024)
• Tool replacement program.
• Employee discount programs.
• Company-vehicle .
• American Express card for expenses