Chiller Technician 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; La Joya (TX); On-site; USD 22,900 - 32,616; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Chiller Technician to maintain, repair, and assist in installing chillers, air compressors, and cooling systems. This role demands technical skills and experience in HVAC systems, alongside a valid Texas Drivers License and a universal refrigeration certification. Responsibilities include servicing chillers, checking system efficiency, and performing preventative maintenance. The position involves physical labor and requires strong communication and organizational skills. A commitment to safety and effective teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License.
• Two to three years of experience in HVAC/boiler/chiller repair.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair chillers and air compressors.
• Check safety and energy efficiency of systems.
• Install and maintain various sizes of water heaters.
• Provide preventative maintenance on tools and machinery.

Skills

Technical judgment

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to learn complex principles

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Universal refrigeration certification

Job description

Chiller Technician 2026-2027

Job ID: 5699853

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Salary: $20.15 Per Hour

Job Description

Job Title: Chiller Technician

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Physical Plant Operations Manager

Pay Grade: Auxiliary Salary Schedule Pay Grade 6

Dept./School: Physical Plant Operations

Initiated Date: September 26, 2006

Revised Date: April 18, 2017

Department Primary Purpose

Maintain, repair and assist in installing boilers, chillers, air compressors, pumps and cooling systems for the school. Duties include but are not limited to checking gauges, maintaining trunk lines, replacing defective apparatus, providing preventative maintenance and performing additional tasks as assigned by the Physical Plant Manager.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED or Higher
• Vocational or technical school or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
• Valid Texas Drivers License
• Must obtain and maintain a universal refrigeration certification required by the Environmental Protection Agency

Experience: Two to three years of HVAC/boiler/chiller repair and maintenance

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to compare and judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural or compositional characteristics (weather similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things
• Ability to speak or signal people to convey or exchange administrative and technical information
• Ability to give assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants
• Effective organization, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Service and repair chillers, air compressors and cooling towers and circulation pumps, including glycol and chemical testing.
• Check for safety, integrity and energy efficiency; troubleshoot all systems.
• Mount compressor and condenser units on platform of floor, using hand tools, following blueprints of engineering specifications; connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connect control panels to power source.
• Install and maintain water heaters of various sizes.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, and assemble chilled water lines used in building heating/cooling system using such tools as hacksaws, welding equipment, pipe traders, etc.
• Check and maintain air pressure, gauge, site glasses, water and chemical feeder, electrical wiring and ice storage systems.
• Provide preventative maintenance on tools, machinery, and property ensuring readiness and the achievement of safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Working Conditions

• Mentally: ability to understand verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively; interpret policy; maintain emotional control under stress.
• Physical: stand, walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, push/pull, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms and taste or smell (67% to 99% of the work day); sit (0 to 33%); lift and/or carry objects up to 100 lbs occasionally (0 to 33%); vision: 20/20 corrected, ability to identify colors, judge distances; exposure to extreme temperatures, moisture, chemicals, electrical shock, radiation, vibration (67 to 99%); noise moderate; hearing: alarms, calls; repetitive motions: use of foot control, hands, grasping light or heavy objects (7+ hrs).

Position Working Days: 244 Days

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required