Chiller Technician

Position Summary The Chiller Technician will support the maintenance, repair, and service of commercial and industrial HVAC and central plant equipment. This role works closely with customers and internal teams to troubleshoot issues, complete preventative maintenance, and support reliable system performance while maintaining a strong focus on safety and customer service. Position Details Maintain and repair central plant equipment, including chillers 100 tons and larger, motors, pumps, valves, controls, cooling towers, vane axial fans, and other auxiliary equipment. Overhaul of centrifugal chillers a plus. Familiar with all aspects of rigging. Support the office with recommended repairs from delivery to completion. Availability for emergency service calls "on-call" through normal rotation. Responsible for end-to-end testing, programming, start-ups, and commissioning. Manage site-wide maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair duties for chillers, cooling towers, and central plant equipment. Perform daily and monthly preventative maintenance on all associated equipment of chillers, cooling towers, and central plant equipment. Ensure completion of maintenance within the scheduled month and allocated time. Maintaining positive relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers Provide technical support and troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of all on-site equipment. Attend monthly safety meetings. Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures. Work directly with the Service Supervisor on new and existing customer opportunities or issues. Qualifications 5 years of work experience at the journeyman level and technical schooling. Commercial/Industrial air conditioning experience required. Knowledge of Chiller, HVAC, and Central Plants. HVAC large tonnage field knowledge is required. Must be available for emergency service calls "on call" through normal rotation. EPA certified. Effective oral and written communication skills. Valid driver's license. Benefits As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), wages and benefits-including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off, and other provisions-are determined in accordance with the applicable local union agreement. In addition to union-provided benefits, employees may have access to company-sponsored programs such as: Training and professional development opportunities Company-supported career advancement and apprenticeship pathways Wellness resources and employee support programs Please note that specific benefits and eligibility may vary based on union affiliation, location, and the terms of the applicable CBA. About Southland Industries As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities ( follow us on social media ( and check out our website ( Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Statement Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Contingent Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time. External Agency Announcement Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent A #J-18808-Ljbffr Southland Industries