Boiler & Chiller Mechanic

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of large commercial chillers (air-cooled and water-cooled) and boiler systems (fire-tube, water-tube, and/or high-pressure steam boilers)

• Work on centrifugal, screw, and reciprocating chillers from major manufacturers such as Trane, York, Carrier, or Daikin

• Maintain and service steam and hot water boilers, burners, and associated combustion systems

• Monitor, inspect, and adjust central plant operations to ensure optimal performance, safety, and energy efficiency

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, combustion, and control system issues

• Perform refrigerant handling, leak detection, and system charging in compliance with EPA regulations

• Conduct boiler blowdowns, combustion analysis, burner adjustments, and water treatment coordination

• Maintain and service associated equipment including pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, expansion tanks, steam traps, valves, and hydronic piping systems

• Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, schematics, and control diagrams

• Complete preventive maintenance tasks and maintain accurate service documentation

• Respond to emergency calls and participate in an on-call rotation as needed

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety standards, campus policies, and regulatory requirements

• Coordinate with campus facilities staff, vendors, and contractors as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school preferred

• Minimum 5+ years of experience working on large commercial or industrial chiller and boiler systems

• Strong knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems, boiler operations, combustion systems, electrical components, and controls

• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification required

• Boiler operator license or high-pressure boiler experience strongly preferred

• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and control systems independently

• Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS)

• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks required for campus access