About the Role
FirstCall Mechanical is seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC Chiller Technician with a can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills to join their fast-growing team. The role involves performing maintenance and repair on large tonnage chiller systems for commercial, industrial, and education customers.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and unscheduled maintenance and repair of commercial systems including air-cooled chillers, centrifugal chillers, pumps, cooling towers, air handler units, valves, and fan coil units.
- Diagnose and repair machine and equipment defects, including electronic, mechanical, and electrical components.
- Inspect and test system components for proper operation, efficiency, and compliance.
- Conduct preventive maintenance, repair, installation, servicing, and troubleshooting of mechanical HVAC systems.
- Assist in installing, retrofitting, and commissioning commercial chiller systems and related HVAC equipment.
- Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Service, troubleshoot, and repair commercial/industrial Chiller and Refrigeration Equipment.
- Perform electrical work, including on electrical components, timers, contactors, and relays.
- Adhere to safety protocols and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Provide high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on-site customer interface.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations to clients regarding maintenance schedules, energy efficiency, and system improvement.
- Prepare and present detailed service reports to customers.
Requirements
- Valid Driver License with acceptable driving record.
- Active EPA Certification.
- 5+ years of experience in a commercial HVAC setting with Chillers.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Technical training in HVAC or Refrigeration.
- Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write correspondence.
- Ability to effectively communicate with the customer by checking in and out with them on jobs.
- Able to explain problems and resolutions in a manner the customer can understand.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal numbers.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Mental stamina for problem-solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Ability to help take lead over and teach helpers and tech I’s.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Skills
- Commercial HVAC
- Chiller Service
- Controls
- Air-Cooled Chillers
- Centrifugal Chillers
- Pumps
- Cooling Towers
- Air Handler Units
- Valves
- Fan Coil Units
- Variable Air Volume Systems
- Electronic Diagnostics
- Mechanical Diagnostics
- Electrical Diagnostics
- System Testing
- Preventive Maintenance
- HVAC Installation
- HVAC Repair
- HVAC Servicing
- HVAC Troubleshooting
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Wiring Diagram Interpretation
- Technical Manual Interpretation
- Refrigeration Equipment Service
- Refrigeration Equipment Troubleshooting
- Electrical Components
- Timers
- Contactors
- Relays
- Safety Protocols
- Customer Service
- Technical Guidance
- Energy Efficiency
- System Improvement
- Service Reporting
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
Location
- Freeport, NY 11520
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Technical training in HVAC or Refrigeration
- EPA Certification
- OSHA 10 certification
Salary/Compensations
- $25.00 - $60.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, + More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off
- 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for Veterans
- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs
- FirstCall Academy
- Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP)
- FirstCall Progression Program
- Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral
- Company vehicle or allowance
- Mobile phone or phone allowance
- Uniforms
- Work boot allowances
About the Company
- Industrial Cooling (ICACS) was founded in 1991 and specializes in large tonnage chiller service and controls for commercial, industrial, and education customers across the New York City metro area.
- ICACS partnered with FirstCall Mechanical in 2024.
- FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services.
- FirstCall serves a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more.
- With approximately 700 employees across Ohio, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships.
- The company is actively expanding its operations nationwide and partnering with organizations that share its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.
- FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well.
- We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.
Equal Opportunity
- FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well.
