Lead Chiller / Central Plant Technician Trades Exchange Marietta, GA Job Details Full-time $25 - $43 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Fuel card Company truck Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Equipment service recordkeeping Refrigeration system troubleshooting Chilled water HVAC systems Customer service CFC Universal Certification Industrial equipment troubleshooting Maintenance activity documentation Electrical systems Troubleshooting electrical systems EPA 608 Technician Certification EPA Universal Certification Electrical diagnostics Electrical maintenance HVAC Certification Mechanical troubleshooting EPA Certification Full Job Description Lead Chiller / Central Plant Technician — Trades Exchange (TEX) Kennesaw / Marietta, GA Full-Time | Direct Hire Opportunity Trades Exchange is hiring an experienced Lead Chiller / Central Plant Technician for a new commercial facilities account supporting Kennesaw State University across the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses. This is a high-priority technical position for a true commercial/industrial chiller technician with meaningful hands-on experience servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining large-tonnage chillers and central plant equipment . This is not a general HVAC service position. We are looking for someone with strong chiller knowledge who can operate at a lead level and become the technical point person for the account. Equipment You May Work With The campus chiller plants include equipment from multiple major manufacturers, including: Trane centrifugal, screw, and scroll chillers Daikin Applied / McQuay magnetic-bearing centrifugal chillers York centrifugal, magnetic-bearing, scroll, and air-cooled chillers Carrier air-cooled equipment Large packaged/process chillers EVAPCO cooling towers Marley / SPX cooling towers BAC cooling towers Pumps and hydronic systems BAS-integrated central plant equipment Equipment includes large-tonnage systems ranging from approximately 250 tons to 600 tons . Ideal Experience Qualified candidates should have experience with several of the following: Large commercial or industrial chiller systems Centrifugal chillers Magnetic-bearing centrifugal chillers Water-cooled screw or helical rotary chillers Air-cooled screw or scroll chillers Cooling towers Pumps and hydronic systems Central plant operations BAS / building automation systems Commercial HVAC troubleshooting and repair Preventive and corrective maintenance Experience with Trane, Daikin Applied/McQuay, and/or York equipment is highly desirable. Requirements EPA 608 Universal Certification strongly preferred Significant hands-on commercial/industrial chiller experience Strong centrifugal chiller experience preferred Ability to independently diagnose and troubleshoot complex HVAC/chiller systems Ability to document equipment conditions and completed work Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability Professional communication and customer-service skills Ability to work independently and as part of a facilities team Georgia HVAC license is a plus but not necessarily required OEM/factory training or certifications are highly valued Experience in higher education, healthcare, industrial facilities, hospitals, data centers, or other large institutional central plants is a strong plus.

Schedule Typical scheduled hours are:

Monday-Friday | Approximately 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Some after-hours and weekend work may be required around campus operations, special events, equipment needs, or emergency service. The account includes a 24/7/365 emergency response requirement , supported by the broader service team. Compensation has flexibility depending on experience, OEM knowledge, certifications, and technical depth. When Applying Please be prepared to discuss: Years of direct chiller experience Years of centrifugal chiller experience Largest-tonnage chiller you have personally serviced or troubleshot Trane experience Daikin Applied / McQuay experience York experience Magnetic-bearing chiller experience Cooling tower experience Pumps and hydronics BAS-integrated central plants EPA certification OEM/factory training Current certifications or licenses This position is being prioritized for immediate interviews. Apply today if you have strong large-tonnage chiller and central plant experience.

Pay:

$25.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Company truck Dental insurance Fuel card Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is the Largest-tonnage chiller you have personally serviced or troubleshot?

Experience:

with Trane, Daikin Applied/McQuay, and/or York equipment: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

EPA Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person