HVAC Technician - Chillers, Boilers & Digital Controls

General Services Department; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Services Department is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to monitor, repair, and maintain large capacity centrifugal chillers and related refrigeration systems across assigned facilities. The role includes installing and testing backflow devices, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of mechanical and electrical controls.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a 2-year apprenticeship in boiler/AC maintenance, and 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of COP within six months from date of hire.
• Possession of NM Journeyman JR license.
• Possession of NM Boiler Operator Licenses BO1 and BO2 within six months.
• Possession of EPA recovery or backflow prevention certificate within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor repairs to HVAC equipment and large centrifugal chillers.
• Maintain and test boilers, water treatment in boilers and chilled water systems.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance on bearings, pumps, motors, and fans.
• Repair food service equipment as needed.
• Operate and maintain digital HVAC system controls.
• Maintain clean and safe equipment rooms and inspect detectors.
• Maintain records of repairs and inspections; respond to public inquiries.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year formal apprenticeship in boiler and air conditioning maintenance and repair

Three years of boiler and air conditioning maintenance and repair experience

Tools

EPA recovery/backflow prevention certificate

Job description

The General Services Department is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to monitor, repair, and maintain large capacity centrifugal chillers and related refrigeration systems across assigned facilities. The role includes installing and testing backflow devices, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of mechanical and electrical controls.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a 2-year apprenticeship in boiler/AC maintenance, and 3 years of relevant experience.