Senior Chiller Service Technician Bellevue, Washington

Custom Mechanical Solutions delivers energy‑efficient HVAC systems across the Pacific Northwest, with deep expertise in healthcare, education, data centers, and retrofit projects. We work with top manufacturers to meet performance and sustainability goals—always focused on quality, care, and progress. If you're ready to grow your career, we’re glad you found us. At CMS, you’ll join a team that supports your development and gives you space to make an impact. We review every application carefully and appreciate your interest in growing your career with our team. Reports to: Area Service Manager FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Compensation: $70.00+ per hour, depending on experience, certifications, and chiller expertise. Additional compensation may include overtime, company vehicle, and bonus opportunities. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Chiller Service Technician. This position will be responsible for performing chiller inspections and maintenance. An ideal candidate will be customer service oriented and work well with others. Position requires a high level of correspondence with Project Managers, Service Coordinators and customers. Responsibilities Perform routine and unscheduled maintenance and repair of industrial mechanical systems including air cooled chillers, centrifugal chillers, pumps, cooling towers, air handler units, valves, fan coil units, variable air volume systems, etc. Diagnose and repair machine and equipment defects including electronic, mechanical, and electrical components related to these systems; obtain replacement parts, calibrate systems to manufacturer’s recommendations, and explain fully to customer what the issue is and what is needed to correct. Oversee installation and operation of various mechanical systems. Lead role in defining and developing the training, materials, and tools needed to support our chiller/HVAC maintenance business. Be available to work some nights or weekends, on a rotating basis, to service emergency needs of our customers. Maintain good working order of company vehicle, including refueling as necessary, reporting any mechanical issues, washing regularly, and keeping proper stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment. Maintain all relevant documentation related to all services and tasks performed, including make, model, serial number, necessary test measurements, and pictures, as necessary. Provide detailed, complete, and timely paperwork as required. Identify and report to supervisor/manager potential business opportunities, including site visits, conference calls with subcontractors and cost estimation. Provide updates to communicate to dispatch, parts procurement, supervisors, and managers, as needed, to keep company and customers informed about work progressions. Schedule and coordinate services with the customer. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Current HVAC certification and OSHA 10 certification required. Multistack/Airstack knowledge required. Minimum 5+ years of experience as an HVACR service technician in a commercial environment. Startup experience with various brands of HVAC equipment preferred. Chiller and cooling tower experience preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficiency using handheld devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Strong electrical knowledge required; EPA Universal Certification and/or related certifications (HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, Gas Installer, etc.) preferred. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities and tasks. Ability to work in diverse environments, including mechanical equipment rooms, extreme weather conditions, high/medium/low voltage exposure, and elevated heights. Ability to crawl, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and balance as required. Must regularly lift to 50 lbs. and frequently lift or move up to 75 lbs. Other Skills & Abilities Will be required to work in a field environment, multiple customer sites daily. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is continually required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. CMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Custom Mechanical Solutions Inc.