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 ideal candidate will possess an active EPA Certification.
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 variable air volume systems.
- Diagnose and repair electronic, mechanical, and electrical components of HVAC systems.
- Inspect and test system components for proper operation, efficiency, and compliance.
- Conduct preventive maintenance, repair, installation, and general servicing of mechanical HVAC systems.
- Assist in installing, retrofitting, and commissioning commercial chiller systems and related HVAC equipment.
- Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to assess and repair HVAC systems.
- Service, troubleshoot, and repair commercial/industrial Chiller and Refrigeration Equipment.
- Perform electrical tasks including working with electrical components, timers, contactors, and relays.
- Adhere to safety protocols and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on-site customer interface.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations to clients regarding maintenance, 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 customers, explaining problems and resolutions clearly.
- Ability to communicate issues, concerns, and updates with account managers.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Mental stamina for problem-solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Ability to help lead and teach helpers and technician I's.
- Regularly required to use hands.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
- Continually required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must 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 systems
- Air-cooled chillers
- Centrifugal chillers
- Pumps
- Cooling towers
- Air handler units
- Valves
- Variable air volume systems
- Electronic components
- Mechanical components
- Electrical components
- System testing
- Preventive maintenance
- HVAC repair
- HVAC installation
- HVAC servicing
- HVAC troubleshooting
- Chiller systems
- Refrigeration equipment
- Electrical systems
- Timers
- Contactors
- Relays
- Safety protocols
- Customer service
- Technical guidance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Wiring diagram interpretation
- Technical manual interpretation
- Problem-solving
- Communication
Location
- Austin, TX 78748
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
- 5+ years’ of experience in a commercial HVAC setting with Chillers
Education Level
- Technical training in HVAC or Refrigeration
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
- Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral
- Company vehicle or allowance
- Mobile phone or phone allowance
- Uniforms
- Work boot allowances
About the Company
- 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 values our employees' well-being, growth, and success!
- FirstCall does not accept unsolicited resumes, employment applications or inquiries from recruiters, employment agencies or individual job seekers.
- Applicants who are selected to proceed to the next stage of FirstCall’s process will be contacted directly by a member of our team.
- Please note that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants.
- Applications will stay active in our system for 60 days, and after 60 days applicants will need to reapply for the role.
