Chiller Technician Jobs
Chiller Technician jobs are open across commercial real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, and facilities management, from entry-level helper roles to lead and senior technician positions, with specializations in centrifugal systems, absorption chillers, and HVAC controls. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About the Opportunity
Rampart is recruiting on behalf of an employer seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC / Chiller Service Technician to support commercial facilities and critical infrastructure operations.
This opportunity is suited to technicians with hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing commercial HVAC systems, industrial cooling equipment and chilled-water infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, practical troubleshooting skills and an understanding of preventive maintenance in commercial or industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain and repair commercial HVAC equipment and cooling systems.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on chillers and associated equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and refrigeration-related system issues.
- Work with air-cooled and water-cooled chillers.
- Maintain and troubleshoot chilled-water systems, pumps, compressors and associated components.
- Service CRAH and CRAC units where applicable.
- Inspect cooling towers, condensers and related equipment.
- Monitor HVAC controls and Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Identify equipment performance issues and recommend corrective action.
- Complete maintenance reports, service records and equipment documentation.
- Follow manufacturer specifications, workplace safety procedures and established maintenance protocols.
- Coordinate with facility managers, operations teams and other technical personnel.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on commercial HVAC or industrial mechanical maintenance experience.
- Practical knowledge of refrigeration and cooling systems.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical and equipment performance issues.
- Understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
- Ability to read technical manuals, equipment documentation and maintenance instructions.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.
- Willingness to work the actual shift and on-call requirements associated with the position.
Preferred Certifications and Experience
- EPA Section 608 Certification.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
- Experience with commercial or industrial chillers.
- Experience with chilled-water systems and cooling towers.
- Experience with CRAH and CRAC equipment.
- Knowledge of Building Management Systems.
- Experience with Niagara, Johnson Controls Metasys or similar HVAC control platforms.
- Experience working in data centres, hospitals, manufacturing facilities or large commercial buildings.
Who Would Be a Good Fit?
We are particularly interested in technicians who have hands-on experience maintaining commercial cooling infrastructure and understand the importance of equipment reliability.
Candidates transitioning from commercial HVAC service, industrial refrigeration, facility maintenance or mechanical plant operations may also be considered where their experience matches the position requirements.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit an updated résumé through Indeed.
Qualified applicants will be contacted for an initial screening to discuss technical experience, certifications, previous facilities worked in, location, availability and compensation expectations.
Candidates who meet the employer's requirements will proceed to the next stage of the hiring process.
Pay: $26.40 - $31.79 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- EMCOR17
- AIR CONDITIONING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS6
- HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions5
- ENFRA4
- Comfort Systems USA4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chiller technician jobs.
- EPA 608 Universal certification for handling refrigerants
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience maintaining or repairing commercial chillers
- Proficiency with centrifugal, screw, or absorption chiller systems
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to multiple job sites
- Familiarity with building automation systems and chiller controls
Tips for Your Chiller Technician Job Search
List every refrigerant certification you hold
Your EPA 608 certification type matters to hiring managers, so spell out whether you hold Type I, II, III, or Universal on your resume. Chiller-specific certifications from RSES or manufacturer training programs like Carrier or Trane should appear in a dedicated credentials section, not buried in a job description.
Quantify the tonnage you have serviced
Hiring managers for commercial chiller roles want to know the scale of equipment you have worked on. Calling out specific tonnage ranges, such as 150-ton centrifugal units or 500-ton absorption systems, signals hands-on depth that a generic HVAC background does not.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chiller technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name specific chiller brands
Job listings that mention Carrier, Trane, York, or McQuay by name are signaling the equipment on site. If you have direct manufacturer training or field experience with those brands, call that out explicitly in your cover letter and resume summary to stand out from generalist HVAC applicants.
Prepare to walk through a refrigerant leak scenario
Technical interviews for chiller roles commonly involve a step-by-step troubleshooting scenario. Practice explaining how you would diagnose a refrigerant leak from symptom identification through recovery, repair, recharge, and system verification, referencing the tools you would use at each stage.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Many chiller technician roles involve on-call rotations or overnight coverage for critical facilities like hospitals and data centers. Before accepting an offer, ask how on-call frequency is structured and whether emergency dispatch or overnight shifts carry a differential, since that can meaningfully change total compensation.
Chiller Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chiller technicians?
The most active employers for chiller technicians right now are EMCOR, AIR CONDITIONING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, and HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in markets with large healthcare campuses, data centers, and commercial high-rises that rely on central chilled-water systems.
How many chiller technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of chiller technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are technical support, controls programming, and equipment commissioning project coordination rather than day-to-day maintenance work.
How do you become a chiller technician?
Start by completing an HVAC or refrigeration program at a trade school or community college, which covers refrigeration fundamentals, electrical systems, and mechanical components. From there, earn your EPA 608 Universal certification so you can legally handle refrigerants. Entry-level helper or apprentice roles with a mechanical contractor or facilities company give you the hands-on chiller exposure hiring managers want, and manufacturer training courses from brands like Carrier or Trane build the equipment-specific depth that leads to senior technician positions.
Can you get hired as a chiller technician with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire entry-level candidates as chiller helpers or refrigeration apprentices and provide on-the-job training alongside experienced technicians. Having your EPA 608 certification before you apply signals genuine commitment to the trade, even without field hours on large commercial chillers. Targeting facilities maintenance contractors, mechanical service companies, and building operations teams at hospitals or universities gives you the best chance of landing that first hands-on role.
What does the chiller technician interview process look like?
Most chiller technician interviews start with a phone or video screen to confirm certifications, availability for on-call shifts, and familiarity with the chiller types the employer runs. An in-person or second-round interview typically includes a technical walkthrough where you are asked to diagnose a system fault, explain a past repair from start to finish, or describe your approach to a refrigerant leak. Practical assessments or facility walkthroughs are common at companies with large in-house equipment.
Where can I find and apply to chiller technician jobs?
You can find and apply to chiller technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, equipment experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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