Chiller Mechanic

Prairie View, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

MalaceHR is seeking an experienced Chiller Mechanic to maintain troubleshoot and repair large commercial chiller systems supporting a college campus. This role is critical to ensuring reliable heating and cooling for academic buildings residence halls laboratories and other campus facilities. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with large tonnage chillers and thrives in a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform maintenance troubleshooting and repair of large commercial chillers (air-cooled and water-cooled)
Work on centrifugal screw and/or reciprocating chillers from manufacturers such as Trane York Carrier or Daikin
Monitor inspect and adjust chiller plant operations to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency
Diagnose mechanical electrical and control system issues
Perform refrigerant handling leak detection and system charging in compliance with EPA regulations
Maintain and service associated equipment including pumps cooling towers heat exchangers and valves
Read and interpret blueprints schematics and control diagrams
Complete preventive maintenance tasks and maintain accurate service documentation
Respond to emergency calls and participate in an on-call rotation as needed
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety standards campus policies and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with campus facilities staff vendors and contractors as needed

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience working on large commercial or industrial chiller systems
Strong knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems electrical components and controls
EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification required
Ability to troubleshoot complex systems independently
Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS)
Valid drivers license and ability to pass background checks required for campus access

MalaceHR is seeking an experienced Chiller Mechanic to maintain troubleshoot and repair large commercial chiller systems supporting a college campus. This role is critical to ensuring reliable heating and cooling for academic buildings residence halls laboratories and other campus facilities. The id...