HVAC/R Chiller Diagnostics & Repair Technician

Smart Family of Cooling Products; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Family of Cooling Products in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Chiller Service Technician who thrives on solving mechanical puzzles and keeping critical cooling online. You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot, repair, install industrial refrigeration systems, and uphold safety standards.

Strong hands-on skills with tools, manuals, and test devices are essential. Ideal candidates will have robust mechanical abilities, deep chiller knowledge, and the capacity to work with weather-exposed

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills and chiller knowledge are essential.
• Ability to read operation/repair manuals and follow standard operating procedures.
• Experience using thermometers, pressure gauges, and other test devices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities in fast-paced settings.
• Able to communicate clearly with customers and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance to keep chiller systems running reliably and efficiently.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment to pinpoint performance issues.
• Repair or replace failed parts to return systems to service.
• Install, maintain, and repair industrial refrigeration systems including refrigerant handling and controllers.
• Uphold company and industry safety standards on every job.
• Overtime up to 15% may be required.

Skills

Strong mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Chiller systems knowledge

Power tools

Hand tools

Test devices (thermometers, gauges)

Read manuals & SOPs

Clear communication with customers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training or apprenticeship

Three years of related experience preferred

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Are you the expert we call when the chillers won’t chill?

If you thrive on solving complex mechanical puzzles and keeping mission-critical cooling online, you’ll fit right in at Smart Family of Cooling Products.

What you’ll do

• Conduct routine maintenance to keep chiller systems running reliably and efficiently.
• Inspect and troubleshoot existing equipment to pinpoint performance issues and faults.
• Repair or replace failed parts and components to return systems to service.
• Install, maintain, and repair industrial refrigeration systems, including: refrigerant handling, instrumentation, control valves, motors, motor controls, motor switch gear, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s), soft-starts, pumps, exchangers, filter, and refrigeration controllers.
• Uphold company and industry safety standards on every job.
• Position may require working up to 15% (no more than 300 hours) overtime throughout the year, as directed by the client and/or upper management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What makes you successful here

• Can you stay composed and effective in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful setting?
• Do you bring excellent problem-solving and analytical skills?
• Do you have deep knowledge of chiller systems and components?
• Are you skilled with both power and hand tools?
• Can you confidently use thermometers, pressure gauges, and other test devices to assess equipment?
• Are you comfortable reading operation and repair manuals?
• Can you follow instructions precisely and work to standard operating procedures?
• Do you possess strong mechanical skills?
• Can you communicate clearly and professionally with customers?

Preferred qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational/technical training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Three years of related experience preferred.

Physical requirements

• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Comfort with prolonged periods in a stationary position.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders.
• Ability to transport up to 50 pounds at a time.

The fine print

This posting outlines the core responsibilities of the Chiller Service Technician at Smart Family of Cooling Products. It is a summary—not a complete list of tasks. Smart Family of Cooling Products reserves the right to modify responsibilities based on company needs.