HVAC Chiller Technician
$44.72/hr+ $15.25/hour fringe benefits allowance
Mid
Jacksonville, FL, USA
In PersonOn-site at Camp Lejeune and surrounding installations; no travel.
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent amounts of technical training and experience are required.
- At least four years of advanced experience maintaining, repairing, installing, and operating commercial or industrial heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems is required.
- Experience must include inspection, disassembly, assembly, replacement, and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and/or air-conditioning systems, including compressors, motors, burners, pumps, filters, ductwork, pipes, valves, refrigerants and recovery systems, and pressure vessels.
- Experience installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and replacing control systems is required.
- An EPA Universal Refrigeration License is required.
- A valid driver's license compliant with the REAL ID Act, or willingness and ability to obtain one, is required.
- Passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check is required.
- Dependable attendance is required.
- The employee must be able to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
- The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, use hands and arms, talk and walk, and tolerate prolonged sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping.
- The employee must be able to climb ladders and enter confined spaces.
- The employee must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
- Knowledge and proficiency in standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial and industrial HVAC equipment is required.
- Competencies include operating equipment used in HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and handling hazardous materials.
- Knowledge of indoor air monitoring equipment and interpreting its data, design and construction standards, air-conditioning and heating codes, hazards and safety precautions, and refrigerant handling and disposal is required.
- Knowledge of safety issues in using tools, equipment, and supplies for HVAC repair, including proper use of personal protective equipment, is required.
Responsibilities
- Install, modify, and repair refrigeration systems, air conditioning, ventilation, variable air volume systems, variable refrigerant flow systems, computer room air-conditioning units, geothermal and reversible chillers, air- and water-cooled chillers, process coolers, ice machines, evaporative cooling, air compressors, and related pneumatic, direct digital control, and building control systems.
- Perform advanced installation work, including assembling, testing, calibrating, and adjusting temperature and environmental control systems, air-conditioning plants, air distribution systems, complex dual-equipment cooling installations, specialized refrigerated warehouses and facilities, and dehumidification systems.
- Install new or repaired components and make complex system and component modifications in accordance with applicable electrical publications and directives.
- Maintain and repair specialized equipment such as dedicated outdoor air systems, makeup air units, and Pool Pak systems.
- Repair system components including compressors, condensers, heat pumps, fluid and refrigerant gas lines, valves, meters, gauges, thermostats, pumps, mechanical linkages, electrical components, switching and controlling devices, pneumatic controls, variable speed drives, digital control devices, hydronic heating and cooling systems, and economizer systems.
- Diagnose and repair variable refrigerant flow systems, chillers, reversible chillers, and computer room air-conditioning units.
- Cut and bend tubing to length and shape using appropriate equipment; cut and thread pipe; join tubing and pipes to refrigeration units using sleeves, couplings, or unions; solder joints to complete refrigerant circuits; and install refrigerant valves.
- Test refrigerant piping joints and connections for leaks using a leak detector, and verify they are leak-free using a vacuum pump and vacuum-hold test.
- Test and verify component operation, and connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and ventilation fans.
- Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
- Add or remove refrigerant to achieve proper subcooling and superheat.
- Observe pressure and vacuum gauges and adjust controls to ensure proper operation.
- Wrap pipes in insulation batting and secure it with cement or wire bands.
- Install, repair, and service air conditioners with cooling capacities up to 500 tons in warehouses, barracks, and commercial buildings.
- Prepare work orders and cost-material estimates.
- Assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques.
- Work at Camp Lejeune and surrounding installations; the position has no travel.
About the company
TechFlow modernizes and maintains government IT applications and runs a nationwide field-service network to support equipment and facilities. It uses Agile and SAFe to build software in small increments, automate testing, and coordinate field technicians for around-the-clock maintenance, while guiding the ATO process for secure apps. Being employee-owned and led by former OEM and systems-integrator leaders helps it blend integration with ongoing optimization and move quickly on large government programs, with a strong emphasis on information assurance. Its goal is to deliver secure, reliable, and well-maintained government IT and software systems that enable missions and exceed customer expectations.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- TechFlow's 2026 website shows continued federal relevance and active contract performance.
- DIU success memo opened civilian and Defense Department EV charger agreements.
- October 2024 Army Reserve OTA expanded TechFlow into 760-plus resilient infrastructure sites.
What critics are saying
- TSA concentration creates renewal risk when the seven-year contract resets after 2030.
- Federal procurement shocks or protests could stall EV and microgrid expansion programs.
- Employee-owned staffing limits make execution failures existential across TSA, Army Reserve, and DIU work.
What makes TechFlow unique
- TechFlow is 100% employee-owned, a rare structure in federal services.
- TechFlow won a $2.1 billion TSA contract, anchoring long-term airport maintenance revenue.
- TechFlow secured a 2024 sole-source OTA for 760-plus Army Reserve EV sites.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus