Commercial HVAC Service Tech - Chillers & Controls

Kelso Building Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Health, dental, vision benefits

PTO and holidays

Training and advancement

Job summary

Kelso Building Services seeks an experienced HVAC Journeyman Technician to service large commercial and industrial facilities in the Houston area. You will diagnose, repair, and optimize chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and related systems, while upholding safety standards and EPA regulations.

The role includes mentoring apprentices, documenting service outcomes, and coordinating with customers. Texas license and EPA certification are required; willingness to travel within Houston and San

Qualifications

• Active Texas HVAC Journeyman license.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification.
• 5+ years of commercial HVAC experience with heavy chiller exposure.
• Experience with BAS/DDC controls platforms.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting across low/high voltage.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair large tonnage chillers (air- and water-cooled).
• Commission and start up chiller and controls systems for peak efficiency.
• Identify and resolve electrical, mechanical, and controls issues.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on chillers, towers, pumps and boilers.
• Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and communicate findings to customers.
• Provide guidance to apprentices and junior technicians.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Chiller systems knowledge

Diagnostic diagnostics

Communication with customers

Education

TDLR HVAC Journeyman License (Texas)

EPA 608 Universal Certification

Tools

BAS/DDC controls platforms

Blueprints and schematics interpretation

Job description

Kelso Building Services seeks an experienced HVAC Journeyman Technician to service large commercial and industrial facilities in the Houston area. You will diagnose, repair, and optimize chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and related systems, while upholding safety standards and EPA regulations.

The role includes mentoring apprentices, documenting service outcomes, and coordinating with customers. Texas license and EPA certification are required; willingness to travel within Houston and San