Chiller Service Tech

General and Mechanical Services (GMS) is a recognized leader in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) industry. Since 1998, we have provided design, repair, retrofit and maintenance services for education, healthcare, commercial and government facilities in MD, VA, DC, DE, and PA. GMS's professional & certified team delivers the best and most cost-effective mission critical infrastructure solutions to our customers.

Location : DC Metro

Pay : $55 / hr- affiliated with the Local 602 union

Willing to pay over scale for the right person

Certifications & Training

EPA 608 Universal Certification (required)

OSHA 10 / 30 Safety Training (preferred; must complete within 90 days if not held)

OEM / Factory Certifications (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)

Technical Knowledge & Skills

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

Tools & Equipment

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

Safety & Compliance

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

Professional Attributes

Strong communication skills with customers and internal team

Detailed service reporting and documentation ability (Spectrum / eSub / Salesforce experience a plus)

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

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GMS, a Crete United company is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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