Commercial Chiller Service Technician

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Union benefits

Job summary

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy is seeking a skilled technician to maintain and repair central plant equipment, including large tonnage chillers, with on-call availability and EPA certification. The role requires strong HVAC knowledge and a journeyman background, plus a valid driver's license.

The position offers competitive pay and benefits through union alignment, with opportunities to support energy infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level experience with 5 years required.
• Commercial/industrial air conditioning experience required.
• EPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair central plant equipment, including large chillers and ancillary systems.
• Overhaul centrifugal chillers when applicable.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and repairs on priority repairs.
• Coordinate with supervisor for new and existing customer opportunities or issues.
• Attend safety meetings and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Journeyman experience

HVAC knowledge

Emergency on-call

Valid driver’s license

Education

Technical schooling

Job description

We are a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor with a reputation for combining high-quality consulting services with customized energy solutions. Our integrated, single-source solutions include turnkey in-house capabilities with design assistance, as well as engineering applications and automated control systems.

Essential Duties & 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Mesa

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our Affirmative Action Policy .

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.