
HVAC CHILLER MECHANIC
Chugach Government Solutions
- Annapolis Junction, MD
- $50.19 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job OverviewThe Chiller Mechanic safely performs tasks of the highest complexity within the installation, replacement, maintenance, service and repair of cooling systems and their associated components. The technician performs diagnostics, maintenance and service repairs on air- and water-cooled chillers and cooling towers as well as complex modifications of associated systems and components. Diagnose and repair of electronic, mechanical and electrical components of these systems. Primary responsibility will be chiller and cooling tower systems, but work on other HVAC systems is required. The technician will receive and evaluate work orders and requests, investigate problems for solutions and complete all necessary repairs/maintenance on assigned cooling system equipment.Pay rate: $50.19/hourlyWork Model: Onsite
ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties & Job Functions:
- Diagnoses, repairs, replaces, adjusts installs and monitors controls on chillers and associated components for various manufacturers, i.e. York, McQuay, Trane, Carrier, etc.
- Troubleshoots and repairs chillers of all types, i.e. hermetic, scroll, centrifugal, etc.
- Repairs components and performs complex modifications of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components; including compressors, cooling towers, motors, pumps, fans, piping, transducers, flow switches, low pressure chillers, economizers, variable speed drivers, etc.
- Maintains numerous mechanical, electrical and electronic components; including chillers, compressors, motors, boilers, oil, and propane fired furnaces, heaters, pumps, fans, ducts, pneumatic systems, VAVs, VFDs, pipes, steam, condensate, thermostats, switches etc.
- Uses fault detection and diagnostic measurement tools to test and inspect equipment, i.e. air flow, static pressure, fluid flow, refrigerant diagnostics and wet/dry bulb temperature.
- Assembles, tests, calibrates, and adjusts temperature control and environmental control systems such as air conditioning plants, air environmental control systems, air distribution systems and complex dual equipment cooling installations, evaporative mechanical ventilation, and dehumidification systems.
- Ensures mechanical systems are operating at peak efficiency by inspection equipment for operating efficiency and safety standards.
- Conducts tours as required to inspect and evaluate equipment operating statuses.
- Trains and mentors other assigned heating and cooling technicians as needed.
- Operates equipment through control panels, i.e. OptiView, AdaptiView, Carrier single line panel, etc.
- Reviews work layout from blueprints, drawings, models, and verbal and written instructions.
- Adheres to the established safety and personnel policies and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned including supporting CMMS and other departments.
- At least five (5) years of commercial service and maintenance experience in HVAC.
- At least three (3) years of experience directly maintaining and repairing chillers and cooling towers.
- Possess a HVAC trade License in good standing.
- Possess a Universal CFC Certification.
- Possess and maintain or obtain within 6 months and maintain the Hepatitis B vaccination.
- Ability to pass pre-hire background and drug screen.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community level clearance.
- Valid driver’s license with a suitable driving record.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and team lift 75 pounds.