Commercial HVAC Technician

Warner Bros. Discovery; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company located in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician. This role includes responsibilities such as maintaining and operating commercial HVAC units, diagnosing mechanical issues, and performing preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years in a commercial chilled water plant and hold an EPA certification. This position requires flexibility in working hours as support is needed 24/7 across various locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working in commercial chilled water plant.
• EPA Universal or Type II certification required.
• Experience with critical cooling equipment is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Stationary Engineer Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operation of 5000-ton Central Cooling system.
• Maintain and operate commercial HVAC units.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Perform responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Commercial chilled water plant experience

Diagnosing mechanical issues

Preventive maintenance

EPA Certification

Familiarity with HVAC control systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship or vocational school

Tools

MS Office

HVAC control systems (e.g., Niagara/Tridium)

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers, creators, and dreamers bringing our characters to life, your living rooms, and what’s next.

From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe, WBD offers career‑defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

The commercial HVAC Technician is a skilled and motivated professional responsible for safely and efficiently testing, repairing, and installing both new and existing mechanical systems and equipment. This role includes performing preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on a wide range of components, ensuring their proper function, performance, and reliability.

Key equipment maintenance and repairs will be performed on Data Center systems, Chillers, Studios, TGR rooms, fire safety equipment, air compressors, cooling towers, intake and exhaust fans, and other critical mechanical infrastructure. This position provides support for operation 24/7/365 days a year across the WB campus and designated off‑site locations. Because of this continuous support requirement, the technician must be flexible and available to work various shifts as needed.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Monitor 5000‑ton Central Cooling / chilled water distribution plant and critical space (Datacenter) operation scattered across 12 buildings and 1.5M s/f of commercial production space; specifically, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, makeup water stations and controls.
• Maintain and operate commercial comfort cooling and critical application HVAC units (AHU, FCU, VAV, FPV, CRAH, CRAC units).
• Diagnose and resolve issues with boilers, pumps, electrical systems, air handlers, air compressors, exhaust fans, Liebert units, and related mechanical components.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on mechanical systems per established schedules to maximize uptime and extend equipment life. This includes but is not limited to changing filters, greasing motors, flushing lines, cleaning coils, and other maintenance as needed, instructed by your manager or HVAC lead.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management (manager, HVAC Lead) to support facility needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years working in a commercial chilled water plant and distribution environment. Critical cooling (datacenter) equipment and applications experience is a plus.
• EPA Universal or Type II certification required.
• Apprenticeship or vocational school preferred.
• Experience with direct expansion, indirect expansion, operation of chillers, chilled and condenser water loops via VFD control, cooling towers, makeup water operations, electrical troubleshooting at the control level, AHU, VAV operations, and CRAC/CRAH.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with digital platforms including MS Office and HVAC control systems such as Niagara/Tridium, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, etc.
• Stationary Engineer Certification preferred.
• Boiler Operator Certification preferred.
• Warm air license preferred.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.