Crete United · 19 hours ago
Chiller Service Technician
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$55/hr - $55/hr
5+ years expCrete United is seeking a Chiller Service Technician to join their team. The role involves performing hands-on service for water-cooled chillers, requiring technical expertise and adherence to safety standards.
Machinery ManufacturingService Industry
Responsibilities
Perform tear-downs, overhauls, and tube brushing/cleaning
Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control schematics
Coordinate and report on eddy current testing
Maintain a complete set of HVAC tools
Familiarize with diagnostic software and factory interfaces for various chiller brands
Perform confined space work in cooling towers and mechanical rooms
Handle high-voltage equipment safely
Mentor apprentices and junior technicians
Qualification
Required
EPA 608 Universal Certification
Minimum of 5–7 years of hands-on water-cooled chiller service experience
Proficient in centrifugal, screw, and absorption chiller technologies
Ability to perform tear-downs, overhauls, and tube brushing/cleaning
Strong understanding of refrigerant handling, reclaim, recovery, and charging (including A2L refrigerants)
Skilled in reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and control schematics
Experience with eddy current testing coordination and reporting
Knowledge of cooling tower interface and condenser water treatment requirements
Owns and maintains a complete set of HVAC tools (gauges, meters, recovery machine, torque wrenches, laptop interface tools, etc.)
Familiar with diagnostic software and factory interfaces for Carrier, Trane, York, Daikin, etc
Experience in vibration analysis and oil/refrigerant sample testing
Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures
Ability to perform confined space work (cooling towers, mechanical rooms)
Experience with high-voltage equipment (4160V starters, medium-voltage chillers)
Strong track record of safe work practices with no major safety violations
Strong communication skills with customers and internal team
Ability to mentor apprentices and junior techs
Reliable transportation and clean driving record, clean background and drug test
Willingness to be part of rotating on-call schedule for emergency service
Preferred
OSHA 10/30 Safety Training (must complete within 90 days if not held)
OEM/Factory Training (at least one preferred, multiple strongly preferred): Carrier Chiller Certification (19XR, 19XRV, 23XRV, AquaEdge, etc.), Trane CenTraVac / Series R Factory Training, York YK/YT/YVAA Chiller Certification, Daikin/McQuay Water-Cooled Chiller Certification
VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) factory or equivalent training (ABB, Danfoss, Trane, etc.)
BAS/Controls familiarity (Johnson, Siemens, Honeywell, Trane Tracer, Carrier i-Vu)
Detailed service reporting and documentation ability (Spectrum/eSub/Salesforce experience a plus)
Benefits
$5-10K SIGNING BONUS DOE
Company
Crete United
Crete United is an energy efficiency company that uses our Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) expertise to improve communities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Ridgemont Equity Partners
2022-06-02Private Equity
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