HVAC Chiller Technician Apprentice: Hands-On Growth

Piedmont Service Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Service Group in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Chiller Technician Apprentice to learn service, repair and maintenance of chillers and HVAC equipment. You will work under experienced technicians, gain hands-on training, and travel to customer locations as needed.

These roles focus on developing skills in mechanical, electrical and refrigeration systems while following safety procedures and documenting maintenance activities. This is an entry-level training path.

Qualifications

• Interest in HVAC/refrigeration.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to training.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good safety awareness.
• Certification: Universal CFC/EPA.
• Preferred AA degree or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with servicing and repair of chillers.
• Learn to troubleshoot refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical problems.
• Assist with preventive maintenance on chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and related equipment.
• Check and record temperatures, pressures, refrigerant levels, and operating conditions.
• Assist with refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging under supervision.
• Help inspect compressors, condensers, evaporators, valves, motors, and controls.
• Use hand tools, meters, gauges, and basic HVAC service equipment safely.
• Keep tools, work areas, and mechanical rooms clean and organized.
• Follow OSHA, company, and job-site safety procedures.
• Complete service reports and document maintenance activities.
• Assist with replacing filters, belts, bearings, electrical components, and other parts.
• Travel to customer locations as required.
• Learn to read schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Work closely with senior technicians and gradually perform tasks with less supervision.
• Float between Service Department and Chiller Division during specific seasons.

Skills

Interest in HVAC

Willingness to learn

Use of hand & power tools

Basic electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

AA degree or applicable experience

Tools

HVAC tools

Job description

Piedmont Service Group in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Chiller Technician Apprentice to learn service, repair and maintenance of chillers and HVAC equipment. You will work under experienced technicians, gain hands-on training, and travel to customer locations as needed.

These roles focus on developing skills in mechanical, electrical and refrigeration systems while following safety procedures and documenting maintenance activities. This is an entry-level training path.