Heating Air Conditioning Technician

HVAC Service Technician (Chillers)

Austin, Texas

$48.00 - $58.00/hr + Overtime + Benefits

An established HVAC and mechanical services organization is seeking an experienced HVAC Service Technician with strong chiller expertise to support commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities throughout the Austin market.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level technician looking to leverage their expertise on complex HVAC systems while working with a highly skilled service team. The role focuses heavily on servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining centrifugal, screw, scroll, and reciprocating chillers, along with associated mechanical equipment and control systems. The company is committed to investing in employee development, advanced technical training, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial chiller systems

• Service and maintain water-cooled and air-cooled chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, and associated mechanical equipment

• Perform advanced system diagnostics, preventative maintenance, equipment overhauls, and major component replacements

• Troubleshoot refrigeration, electrical, hydronic, mechanical, and controls-related issues

• Perform equipment startups, commissioning support, operational testing, and system optimization

• Troubleshoot controls integration issues and verify proper system operation

• Respond to service calls and provide technical support to customers

• Complete service documentation and maintain accurate maintenance records

• Communicate effectively with customers, service coordinators, and internal teams

• Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining safe work practices

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of commercial HVAC service experience preferred

• Extensive experience servicing and troubleshooting chillers required

• Experience with water-cooled and air-cooled chiller systems required

• Experience with one or more major chiller manufacturers including Carrier, York, Trane, and Daikin strongly preferred

• Experience servicing cooling towers including BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company), Reymsa, and Evapco equipment preferred

• Experience servicing commercial boiler systems including Raypak, Lochinvar, Ajax, and Laars preferred

• Strong background in equipment installation, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and major repair work

• Experience with equipment startups, commissioning, and system performance testing preferred

• Working knowledge of HVAC controls, BAS integration, and electrical troubleshooting

• Strong understanding of refrigeration cycles, hydronic systems, pumps, cooling towers, and boiler operations

• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and technical documentation

• Data center, industrial, healthcare, or other mission-critical facility experience is highly preferred

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

• High School Diploma or GED

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Overtime opportunities

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• PTO and paid holidays

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

• Gas card

• Company phone

• Ongoing factory and technical training

• Long-term advancement opportunities

If you're a senior Chiller Technician looking for a stable career with strong earning potential, technical challenges, and the opportunity to work on complex commercial and mission-critical cooling systems, we'd love to hear from you.