Commercial Chiller Service Technician

Crete United; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Training and professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ProTech Mechanical in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Commercial Chiller Service Technician to join our South Texas service team. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain large commercial chillers and chilled-water systems, serving as a trusted technical resource in a field-based role.

We value hands-on expertise in diagnosing chillers, understanding system controls, and communicating clearly with customers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial chiller service experience.
• OEM experience or factory chiller training.
• Advanced control-panel troubleshooting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, overhaul, and maintain commercial chillers and chilled-water systems.
• Troubleshoot control panels, compressors, pumps, VFDs, cooling towers, and related components.
• Perform testing, logging, disassembly, reassembly, and planned maintenance.
• Document service activity and coordinate materials for larger repairs.
• Explain findings and recommendations clearly to customers.

Skills

Chiller systems

Troubleshooting

Field service

Customer-focused

Hydronic systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year technical degree or manufacturer training

Tools

TechView

Service Checker

MTool

Job description

ProTech Mechanical, a Crete United company, is looking for an experienced Commercial Chiller Service Technician to join our South Texas service team.

This is an advanced field position for a technician with extensive experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining large commercial chillers and chilled-water systems. You'll work on complex equipment, serve as a trusted technical resource, and have the support of an established mechanical contractor with steady, year-round work.

Why Join ProTech?

• Steady, year-round commercial work
• Company vehicle and phone
• Complex, technically challenging equipment
• Support from experienced service and operations teams
• Opportunities to lead, mentor, and continue developing your technical expertise
• Long-term career opportunities with ProTech and Crete United

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, repair, overhaul, and maintain commercial chillers and chilled-water systems
• Troubleshoot control panels, compressors, pumps, VFDs, cooling towers, and related components
• Perform testing, equipment logging, disassembly, reassembly, and planned maintenance
• Monitor and interpret operating data to identify issues and help prevent system outages
• Complete service-agreement work, quoted repairs, and demand-service calls
• Coordinate work on larger repairs and complex service projects
• Serve as a technical resource and provide guidance to other service technicians
• Clearly explain findings, recommendations, and completed work to customers
• Coordinate materials, subcontractors, and workflow when needed
• Accurately document service activity using mobile reporting software
• Maintain assigned tools, equipment, parts, and vehicle inventory
• Follow all company safety, driving, and fleet requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Seven or more years of commercial chiller service experience
• OEM experience or factory chiller training
• Advanced chiller control-panel troubleshooting experience
• Experience performing centrifugal chiller overhauls
• Strong knowledge of chilled-water plants and system controls
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions
• Professional, customer-focused communication
• High school diploma or GED
• Applicable licenses, registrations, and certifications

A two-year technical degree or additional manufacturer training is preferred but not required.

Technical Experience

Qualified candidates should have experience with several of the following:

• DX and air-cooled chillers
• Scroll, reciprocating, screw, centrifugal, and magnetic-bearing compressors
• Airside and waterside system controls
• Pumps, VFDs, and cooling towers
• Building automation systems
• OEM diagnostic software such as TechView, Service Checker, or MTool
• Complex mechanical and electrical schematics and blueprints

Experience across every manufacturer or system type is not required. We’re interested in technicians with a strong chiller foundation who can confidently troubleshoot complex commercial equipment.

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Company vehicle and phone
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Training and professional-development opportunities
• Career growth throughout ProTech Mechanical and Crete United

Physical and Work Requirements

This field-based role includes work indoors, outdoors, in mechanical rooms, and on active jobsites. Technicians may be exposed to varying temperatures, noise, dust, fumes, and vibration. The position requires the ability to climb ladders, work at heights, kneel, crawl, handle equipment and materials, and meet applicable respiratory-protection and safety requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Pro Tech Mechanical and Crete United are committed to inclusive hiring and encourage applications from all backgrounds including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and veteran status.

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