Commercial Chiller Service Technician

EMCOR Group, Inc.; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits through local labor union

Job summary

A leading HVAC service provider in California seeks a Journeyman Chiller Technician. The role involves maintaining and repairing large chillers and cooling equipment, managing maintenance schedules, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of journeyman-level experience, knowledge of commercial/industrial air conditioning, and is EPA certified. Competitive hourly compensation from $40 to $90, with benefits through a local labor union.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience at the journeyman level.
• Knowledge of HVAC large tonnage systems.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair chillers, pumps, and cooling towers.
• Schedule and manage maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support for all on-site equipment.

Skills

Journeyman level experience

Commercial/Industrial air conditioning

Knowledge of Chiller, HVAC

Effective communication skills

EPA certification

Education

Technical schooling

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Journeyman Chiller Technician

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair central plant equipment, including chillers 100 tons and larger, motors, pumps, valves, controls, cooling towers, vane axial fans, and other auxiliary equipment.
• Overhaul of centrifugal chillers a plus.
• Familiar with all aspects of rigging.
• Support the office with recommended repairs from delivery to completion.
• Availability for emergency service calls “on-call” through normal rotation.
• Responsible for end-to-end testing, programming, start-ups, and commissioning.
• Schedule and manage site-wide maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair duties for chillers, cooling towers, and central plant equipment.
• Perform daily and monthly preventative maintenance on all associated equipment of chillers, cooling towers, and central plant equipment.
• Ensure completion of maintenance within the scheduled month and allocated time.
• Maintaining positive relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of all on-site equipment.
• Attend monthly safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Work directly with the Chiller Field Supervisor on new and existing customer opportunities or issues.

Job Specifications:

• 5 years of work experience at the journeyman level and technical schooling.
• Commercial/Industrial air conditioning experience required.
• Knowledge of Chiller, HVAC, and Central Plants.
• HVAC large tonnage field knowledge is required.
• Must be available for emergency service calls “on call” through normal rotation.
• EPA certified.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation Range: $40 - $90 per hour The hourly rate is determined by the CBA/rate sheet and test results.

Benefits are provided through local labor union aligned with collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.