HVAC Chiller Technician
$59.97/hr
Mid
Jacksonville, NC, USA
In PersonAll work is located at Camp Lejeune and surrounding installations; no travel is required.
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.
- At least 4 years of advanced experience maintaining, repairing, installing, and operating commercial or industrial heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems.
- Experience inspecting, disassembling, assembling, replacing, and repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems and components, including compressors, motors, burners, pumps, filters, ductwork, pipes, valves, refrigerants and recovery systems, and pressure vessels.
- Experience installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and replacing control systems.
- An EPA Universal Refrigeration License.
- A valid driver's license compliant with the REAL ID Act, or willingness and ability to obtain one.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
- Regular, dependable attendance.
- Availability for overtime, including evenings and weekends.
- U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, and walk; sit, bend, squat, stand, twist, and stoop for prolonged periods; climb ladders; enter confined spaces; and work indoors and outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme temperatures and weather.
- Knowledge and proficiency in standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial and industrial HVAC equipment.
- Ability to operate equipment used to install, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment; plan and manage projects; prepare and maintain accurate records; and handle hazardous materials.
- Knowledge of indoor air-monitoring equipment and interpretation of resulting data; design and construction standards; air-conditioning and heating codes; hazards and safety precautions; and refrigerant handling and disposal.
- Knowledge of safety issues in using tools, equipment, and supplies for HVAC repair, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Responsibilities
- Install, modify, and repair refrigeration and environmental-control systems and related equipment, including hermetic, semi-hermetic, screw, and scroll units up to 500 tons; air-conditioning, VAV, ventilation, and VRF systems; CRAC units; geothermal systems; reversible, air-cooled, and water-cooled chillers; process coolers; ice machines; evaporative cooling; air compressors; pneumatic, DDC, and building-control systems; air-conditioning plants and distribution systems; complex cooling installations; refrigerated warehouses; and dehumidification systems.
- Perform advanced installation tasks, including assembly, testing, calibration, and adjustment of temperature-control and environmental-control 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, including DOAS, MAU, and Pool Pak systems, and repair system components such as 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 refrigerant systems, including variable refrigerant flow systems, chillers, reversible chillers, and CRAC units.
- Cut and bend tubing to length and shape; cut and thread pipe; join tubing or pipes to refrigeration units using sleeves, couplings, or unions; solder joints to form complete refrigerant circuits; and install refrigerant valves.
- Test refrigerant-piping joints and connections for leaks using a leak detector and verify leak-free operation using a vacuum pump and vacuum-hold test.
- Test and verify component operation; 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 them with cement or wire bands.
- Install, repair, and service air conditioners up to 500 tons cooling capacity in warehouses, barracks, and commercial buildings.
- Prepare work orders and cost-material estimates.
- Assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques.
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