Commercial HVAC Chiller Technician

Carolina Chillers, LLC; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Chillers, LLC seeks a skilled Commercial HVAC Chiller Technician for its Columbia SC office. The role focuses on chiller systems across air, centrifugal, screw, reciprocating, and scroll types, with duties including troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of HVAC equipment. Strong knowledge of BAS and multiple brands is required.

EPA certification is essential. The position demands experience on Trane, Carrier, York, and Daikin chillers, plus ability to read schematics and operate PC

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with chiller systems from multiple manufacturers.
• Experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex HVAC equipment.
• Familiarity with BAS controls and building automation systems.
• EPA Universal Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform chiller overhauls, major inspections, and retrofits as required by customer.
• Maintain records of work performed and parts used.
• Communicate equipment condition and needed repairs to customers regularly.
• Use proper tools for troubleshooting and check system safety before leaving.

Skills

Chiller expertise

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Reading schematics

PC proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

Technical/apprentice certification

Tools

BAS (Building Automation Systems)

DOS/Windows environment

Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)

Job description

Description

Carolina Chillers, LLC specializes in HVAC service, controls, installation, maintenance agreements, parts, equipment, and equipment relocations, as well as complete system evaluations to determine building and facility efficiency. We are a licensed, full service mechanical contractor for all types of mechanical equipment including air handlers, cooling towers, motors, pumps, valves, controls, variable frequency drives, data room HVAC, and chillers. Our customer base consists of commercial, medical, and industrial facilities and applications. Our solutions-based philosophy and technical expertise are the foundations of our success and drive us in our pursuit of meeting our customers’ needs.

Position: Commercial HVAC Chiller Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Commercial HVAC Chiller Technician to join our team based in our Columbia SC office.

• Expertise in various chiller systems, including air, centrifugal, screw, reciprocating, and scroll chillers.
• Need to have a working knowledge of all mechanical systems including trouble shooting, repair, and maintain complex mechanical air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment
• Ability to work on the following equipment brands: Trane, Carrier, York, and Daikin Centrifugal, Reciprocating, Screw and Scroll Chillers
• Ability to retrofit systems with support of others. Have a basic understanding of sheet metal and piping concepts
• Have a working knowledge of PC’s, application software. Be able to operate in a DOS or windows environment successfully using Building Management Systems
• Have working knowledge of schematic reading

Troubleshooting

• Follow systematic questioning techniques and relate answers to the functioning of the system upon receiving the customer service request
• The technician will be assigned specific accounts and will be responsible for:
  • Perform chiller overhauls, major inspections, retrofits as required by customer
  • Maintain record of work performed and parts/materials used
  • Communicate effectively with customers on a regular basis regarding equipment condition, needed repairs and general operating condition
  • Use proper tools and instruments for troubleshooting. Avoid needless callbacks by checking the complete system before leaving the job
  • Check safety and limit controls for proper setting before leaving the job.
  • Seek help when faced with a seemingly unsolvable problem

Customer Relations

• Inform customers when arriving at the job or leaving the job and if needed when you plan to return. Clearly explain work performed both verbally and in writing on the service report
• Explore a customer complaint to determine the real problem. Respond to the customer complaints with the proper amount of sympathy and empathy
• Communicate tactfully and offer suggestions when the problem is caused by the customer’s use of the system (rather than a fault of the system). Instruct on the proper operation
• Give assurance to customers that the problem is fixed; explaining cause and remedy; and if problem has not been fixed, offer explanations of situation and suggest next steps

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Knowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through job experience and technical/apprentice school certification
• 3-5 years of experience in the field working on chiller equipment
• Knowledge of chiller systems from manufacturers such as Trane, Carrier, York, and Daikin.
• Familiarity with BAS (Building Automation Systems) and controls.

Licenses/Credentials/Certifications

• EPA Universal Certification

Skills/Specialized Knowledge/Abilities

• Calm, organized, patient, diplomatic, and confident demeanor in working with other associates and vendors
• Comfort in relating to all levels of management and diversity of personalities
• Advanced attention to detail and accuracy in all work
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and service manuals.
• Intermediate ability to prioritize own wide-ranging workload and work independently
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Intermediate ability to work collaboratively with associates and vendors
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights
• Exposure to varying temperatures and outdoor weather conditions
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends as required