Chiller Technician Apprentice

Piedmont Service Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Service Group is hiring a Chiller Technician Apprentice to assist experienced technicians with service, repair, and maintenance of chillers and related HVAC equipment. You will receive hands-on training in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems while developing skills to perform service work safely and effectively.

The apprentice will support daily service activities, maintain organized work areas, complete required documentation, follow safety procedures, and

Qualifications

• HVAC/refrigeration interest and willingness to learn.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Universal CFC/EPA Certification.
• AA degree preferred or applicable experience in lieu of.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with servicing and repair of chillers.
• Learn to troubleshoot refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical problems.
• Assist with preventive maintenance on chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and related equipment.
• Check and record temperatures, pressures, refrigerant levels, and operating conditions.
• Assist with refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging under supervision.
• Help inspect compressors, condensers, evaporators, valves, motors, and controls.
• Use hand tools, meters, gauges, and basic HVAC service equipment safely.
• Complete service reports and document maintenance activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Basic electrical knowledge

Willingness to learn

Interest in HVAC

Education

AA degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Description

About the company:

Established in Raleigh, NC in 1971, Piedmont Service Group is a privately held energy efficiency and facilities services company focused exclusively on helping commercial, industrial, institutional, and government organizations operate and maintain their buildings in a safe, healthy, and efficient manner.

Our offices located across the Carolinas and Virginia allow us to serve our clients with a team of local accredited and licensed professionals. Piedmont is committed to building lasting relationships with the customers we serve and fully understanding our customers' needs to provide the best solution for each client.

Summary:

The Chiller Technician Apprentice will assist experienced technicians with the service, repair, and maintenance of chillers and related HVAC equipment. This position provides hands‑on training in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems while developing the skills needed to perform service work safely and effectively.

The apprentice will support daily service activities, maintain organized work areas, complete required documentation, follow all company and job‑site safety procedures, and travel to customer locations as needed. The position will work closely with senior technicians and rotate between the Service Department and Chiller Division during specific seasons, with opportunities to take on increased responsibilities as skills and experience develop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist technicians with servicing and repair of chillers
• Learn to troubleshoot refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical problems
• Assist with preventive maintenance on chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and related equipment
• Check and record temperatures, pressures, refrigerant levels, and operating conditions
• Assist with refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging under supervision
• Help inspect compressors, condensers, evaporators, valves, motors, and controls
• Use hand tools, meters, gauges, and basic HVAC service equipment safely
• Keep tools, work areas, and mechanical rooms clean and organized
• Follow OSHA, company, and job‑site safety procedures
• Complete service reports and document maintenance activities
• Assist with replacing filters, belts, bearings, electrical components, and other parts
• Travel to customer/job sites as required
• Learn to read schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and equipment documentation
• Work closely with senior technicians and gradually perform tasks with less supervision
• Float between Service Department and Chiller Division during specific seasons of the year

Requirements

General Requirements:

• Interest in HVAC/refrigeration
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Good troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Strong safety awareness

Technical Knowledge Requirements:

• Basic mechanical aptitude

Certifications:

• Universal CFC/EPA Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education- AA degree (or applicable experience in lieu of)

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting
• Bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, balancing, kneeling, twisting and standing
• Perform service and repair functions from ladders and overhead
• Carry and set up ladders up to 32 ft. in height (step or extension) as required
• Climbing stairs, ladders, catwalks, etc.
• Work from mechanical lifts

Piedmont Service Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please visit our website at:

http://www.piedmontsg.com/