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Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.
About this role
Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us, and we can make a difference together.
As a HVAC Journeyman Data Center Chiller Technician with Carrier, you will uniquely impact our customers, becoming the face of the confidence, we stand by while ensuring their comfort. Your knowledge of Commercial HVAC will be critical in working on a variety of installations, repairs, and maintenance projects. Chances to work independently and as a team will highlight your ability to both collaborate and individually make on-the-job decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about their trade and wants to take their skills to the next level.
We're seeking reliable and skilled HVAC Data Center Chiller Technicians to deliver efficient and dependable cooling solutions in this rapidly evolving sector. Whether you’re an experienced HVAC technician or a journeyman looking to expand your expertise, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of an industry shift and a pathway for professional development.
This is ideal for an experienced HVAC professional who is passionate about their trade, enjoys leading teams, and thrives in high-performance, customer-focused environments.
What you’ll do
- Participate in startup and commissioning of new units, applying expertise to support a state-of-the-art facility.
- Perform diagnostic tests, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical malfunctions, and execute regularly scheduled maintenance on heating and cooling units.
- Review and interpret regulatory requirements and technical documents, including blueprints and diagrams.
- Cultivate strong customer relationships and ensure timely escalation of issues for resolution when necessary.
- Prioritize safety by adhering to licensing requirements, operating equipment safely, recognizing HVAC-related hazards, completing safety training, and implementing effective safety measures.
What you’ll gain
- The HVAC Chiller Technician opportunity offers professional growth and the chance to play a crucial role in sustaining the world's digital infrastructure while being part of a transformative change for the industry.
- Union provided benefits, paid time off and competitive wages
- Company provided vehicle with gas card
- All necessary tools provided
-
Key Safety and PPE Benefits including:
-
Comprehensive Protection: Steel-toed boots, Carrier-branded uniforms with FR protection, HVAC gloves, hard hats, and face shields.
- Enhanced Eye Safety: Standard safety goggles provided, with an option for prescription eyewear if needed.
-
Advanced Safety Support: Fall protection provided where required, plus respirators and earplugs as needed.
-
You will have autonomy to execute, backed by the camaraderie, continuous support, and resources of a dedicated team within a large, world-renowned company.
- Daily Per-diem while on-site
- Lodging will be provided by Carrier
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Maintain a valid Driver’s License
- Have a EPA Universal
- 5+ years working experience in the HVAC Industry
- 3+ months working with centrifugal chillers
- Have the ability to lift 50lbs and able to stand, crawl, sit, squat, climb ladders and work on rooftops for extended periods
Valued, but not required
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Experience on Carrier, Trane and Diken Air Cooled and Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chillers
- Basic understanding of building automation controls (BOMAC)
- Experience with data centers
- Experience with Steam Turbines
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Knowledge of ServiceMax
-
Strong working knowledge of:
-
19XR, 30CF, and CDU chillers
- Air-side systems (constant volume, VAV)
- Water-side systems (hot water, chilled water, condenser water)
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives
- Retirement benefits
- Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here: Work With Us | Carrier Corporate The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay Range
The hourly rate for this position is between $38.00 - $76.00 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date. Job Posting Date: 05/13/2026
Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:
Click on this link to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
About Carrier
Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.
About this role
Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us, and we can make a difference together.
As a HVAC Journeyman Data Center Chiller Technician with Carrier, you will uniquely impact our customers, becoming the face of the confidence, we stand by while ensuring their comfort. Your knowledge of Commercial HVAC will be critical in working on a variety of installations, repairs, and maintenance projects. Chances to work independently and as a team will highlight your ability to both collaborate and individually make on-the-job decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about their trade and wants to take their skills to the next level.
We're seeking reliable and skilled HVAC Data Center Chiller Technicians to deliver efficient and dependable cooling solutions in this rapidly evolving sector. Whether you’re an experienced HVAC technician or a journeyman looking to expand your expertise, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of an industry shift and a pathway for professional development.
This is ideal for an experienced HVAC professional who is passionate about their trade, enjoys leading teams, and thrives in high-performance, customer-focused environments.
What you’ll do
- Participate in startup and commissioning of new units, applying expertise to support a state-of-the-art facility.
- Perform diagnostic tests, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical malfunctions, and execute regularly scheduled maintenance on heating and cooling units.
- Review and interpret regulatory requirements and technical documents, including blueprints and diagrams.
- Cultivate strong customer relationships and ensure timely escalation of issues for resolution when necessary.
- Prioritize safety by adhering to licensing requirements, operating equipment safely, recognizing HVAC-related hazards, completing safety training, and implementing effective safety measures.
What you’ll gain
- The HVAC Chiller Technician opportunity offers professional growth and the chance to play a crucial role in sustaining the world's digital infrastructure while being part of a transformative change for the industry.
- Union provided benefits, paid time off and competitive wages
- Company provided vehicle with gas card
- All necessary tools provided
-
Key Safety and PPE Benefits including:
-
Comprehensive Protection: Steel-toed boots, Carrier-branded uniforms with FR protection, HVAC gloves, hard hats, and face shields.
- Enhanced Eye Safety: Standard safety goggles provided, with an option for prescription eyewear if needed.
-
Advanced Safety Support: Fall protection provided where required, plus respirators and earplugs as needed.
-
You will have autonomy to execute, backed by the camaraderie, continuous support, and resources of a dedicated team within a large, world-renowned company.
- Daily Per-diem while on-site
- Lodging will be provided by Carrier
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Maintain a valid Driver’s License
- Have a EPA Universal
- 5+ years working experience in the HVAC Industry
- 3+ months working with centrifugal chillers
- Have the ability to lift 50lbs and able to stand, crawl, sit, squat, climb ladders and work on rooftops for extended periods
Valued, but not required
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Experience on Carrier, Trane and Diken Air Cooled and Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chillers
- Basic understanding of building automation controls (BOMAC)
- Experience with data centers
- Experience with Steam Turbines
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Knowledge of ServiceMax
-
Strong working knowledge of:
-
19XR, 30CF, and CDU chillers
- Air-side systems (constant volume, VAV)
- Water-side systems (hot water, chilled water, condenser water)
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives
- Retirement benefits
- Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here: Work With Us | Carrier Corporate The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay Range
The hourly rate for this position is between $38.00 - $76.00 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date. Job Posting Date: 05/13/2026
Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:
Click on this link to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
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Verify your role qualifies as agricultural
H-2A visa covers agricultural and agribusiness work, but data center roles must be tied to farm operations or agricultural processing facilities to qualify. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific job title to confirm DOL classifies it under agricultural labor before applying.
Document your technical credentials before searching
Gather certifications, training records, and past employment letters that prove hands-on data center experience. Employers filing an H-2A petition must show you meet the job's minimum requirements, so gaps in documentation can stall the petition before it reaches USCIS.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-2A employers
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have active H-2A sponsorship history for data center roles. Filtering by verified sponsorship status saves you from targeting employers who have never filed with DOL or who lack the infrastructure to support a petition.
Confirm the employer has filed a job order with DOL
Before accepting any offer, ask whether the employer has already submitted a job order through DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway. A certified job order is a prerequisite for H-2A approval, and starting this conversation early tells you whether the employer knows the process.
Understand your housing and transport rights in writing
H-2A employers must provide free housing and inbound transportation at no cost to you. Get these commitments in the job offer before you travel. If an employer says housing is 'arranged separately,' that's a signal they may not be compliant with their obligations under the H-2A program.
Track petition timing against your start date
Employers must file H-2A petitions with USCIS no later than 45 days before your intended start date, though DOL job order filing must happen even earlier. Ask your employer for the submitted receipt notice so you can confirm the timeline aligns with when you need to be on-site.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Data Center jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search for Data Center jobs with active H-2A visa sponsorship. The platform shows employers who have verifiable H-2A filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the DOL petition process. Filter by job title and sponsorship status to build a targeted list of employers already set up to hire H-2A workers.
What obligations does an H-2A employer have when hiring Data Center workers?
H-2A employers must provide free housing for the duration of the work period, pay inbound and outbound transportation costs, and guarantee wages at or above the Adverse Effect Wage Rate set by DOL for the relevant state. They must also file a certified job order through DOL before submitting the H-2A petition to USCIS, and the job must be genuinely temporary or seasonal in nature.
Does a Data Center role qualify for H-2A sponsorship?
It depends on the employer and the facility's classification. H-2A is designed for agricultural labor, so data center roles qualify only when they're directly tied to agricultural operations, such as processing or storage infrastructure on or associated with a farm. The DOL evaluates each job order individually, so the employer's job description and the facility's agricultural connection both matter when DOL reviews the petition.
Can my H-2A status be extended if the Data Center work continues past the original end date?
Yes, H-2A status can be extended in increments if the agricultural work continues, up to a three-year maximum before you must leave the United States for an uninterrupted period of three months. Your employer must file an extension petition with USCIS before your current authorized period expires. Extensions are not automatic and require DOL to certify that the continued need for temporary labor still exists.