Field Chiller Technician – Commissioning & Maintenance Pro

American Chillers and Cooling Tower Systems; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

American Chiller Service, Inc. seeks a seasoned field HVAC commercial chiller technician to service a 100 mile radius, focusing on large tonnage chillers and central plant equipment.

The role requires substantial hands-on experience, on-call availability, and strong customer communication skills. Five branches across Northern California and Nevada support ongoing maintenance, retrofit, and new installation projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years of journeyman level experience in commercial/industrial HVAC.
• California license and EPA Universal Technician Certification are required.
• Knowledge of chillers, HVAC, and central plants, large tonnage field experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair central plant equipment including large chillers and cooling towers.
• Overhaul centrifugal/chiller systems where applicable.
• Rigging and site logistics for maintenance.
• End-to-end testing, start-ups and commissioning of chillers.
• Schedule and manage site-wide maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Provide on-site technical support and customer liaison.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed.

Skills

Chiller systems

HVAC maintenance

Emergency service

Rigging

Central plant equipment

Testing and start-ups

Education

Technical schooling

Job description

American Chiller Service, Inc. seeks a seasoned field HVAC commercial chiller technician to service a 100 mile radius, focusing on large tonnage chillers and central plant equipment.

The role requires substantial hands-on experience, on-call availability, and strong customer communication skills. Five branches across Northern California and Nevada support ongoing maintenance, retrofit, and new installation projects.