Senior Commercial HVAC Technician: Chillers & Controls

Kelso Building Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health, dental, vision benefits

PTO & holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Kelso Building Services is seeking experienced HVAC Journeyman Technicians to service large commercial and industrial facilities in the Houston and San Antonio markets. You will diagnose, repair, and optimize complex HVAC systems with a safety‑first approach.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of commercial HVAC experience, Texas Journeyman license, EPA 608 certification, and proficiency with BAS/DDC controls. Travel within-state is expected, and a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• Active TDLR HVAC Journeyman License (Texas) required.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification required.
• 5+ years of commercial HVAC experience.
• Open to occasional in-state travel.
• Experience with BAS/DDC controls platforms.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair large tonnage chillers—air‑cooled and water‑cooled; centrifugal, screw, and scroll configurations.
• Commission and start up chiller and controls systems, optimizing for peak efficiency.
• Identify and resolve electrical, mechanical, and controls issues.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on chillers, cooling towers, pumps, boilers, and related equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Communication

Mentorship

Education

TDLHVAC Journeyman License (TX)

EPA 608 Universal Certification

Tools

BAS/DDC controls

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Kelso Building Services is seeking experienced HVAC Journeyman Technicians to service large commercial and industrial facilities in the Houston and San Antonio markets. You will diagnose, repair, and optimize complex HVAC systems with a safety‑first approach.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of commercial HVAC experience, Texas Journeyman license, EPA 608 certification, and proficiency with BAS/DDC controls. Travel within-state is expected, and a company vehicle is provided.