Commercial Chiller Service Technician

Mesa Energy Systems, Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. is a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor seeking an experienced journeyman technician in Santa Barbara.

The role focuses on maintaining and repairing central plant equipment, chillers, cooling towers, and related systems. Responsibilities include field testing, start-ups, commissioning, and end-to-end site maintenance while staying compliant with safety policies.

Qualifications

• 5 years of journeyman-level work experience in commercial/industrial HVAC
• Knowledge of chillers, HVAC, central plants and large-tonnage field operations
• EPA certification and valid driver’s license are required
• On-call availability through normal rotation
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair central plant equipment including chillers 100 tons and larger, motors, pumps, valves, and cooling towers
• Overhaul centrifugal chillers a plus
• Perform end-to-end testing, start-ups, and commissioning
• Schedule and manage site-wide maintenance and troubleshooting
• Provide technical support and on-site repairs for chillers and related equipment
• Attend monthly safety meetings and ensure safety compliance

Skills

Journeyman experience

HVAC field knowledge

Emergency on-call readiness

Effective communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

Journeyman-level technical schooling

EPA certified

Job description

About Us

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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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Geographic Disclosure

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.