Service Technician, Cooling Tower
About this role
Cooling Tower Technician
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cooling Tower Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cooling towers, and related commercial HVAC equipment. This position services commercial, light industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, and mission-critical facilities throughout the region.
The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and experienced in diagnosing and resolving equipment issues while delivering exceptional customer service.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay:($25-$50)/hour plus bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Ongoing training and career development
- Company-provided service vehicle, tools, laptop/tablet, and cellphone
- Strong commitment to safety, work-life balance, and employee growth
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cooling towers, chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, and related HVAC equipment.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
- Identify cooling tower performance issues.
- Complete service documentation accurately and maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
- Communicate professionally with customers regarding repairs, maintenance, and equipment recommendations.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency service calls as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; HVAC/R trade school training preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience with commercial HVAC, cooling towers.
- Knowledge of cooling towers, chillers, pumps, boilers, hydronic systems.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work at heights, climb ladders, and work in varying weather conditions.
- Personal hand tools required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Marley, BAC, Evapco, or similar cooling tower equipment.
- Knowledge cooling tower maintenance practices.
- Experience working with BAS platforms such as Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, or Tridium.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- HSA & FSA Options
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Referral Program
- Ongoing Training and Certification Support
Schedule & Location
Full-Time | Monday-Friday
Overtime and on-call rotation required.
Location: Field-based position servicing commercial and industrial customer sites throughout the assigned territory. Hybrid remote based out of Elmhurst, IL 60126.
Company at a glance
Ambient is a national collective of HVAC design and implementation firms, each entity esteemed in their respective regions with decades of experience.
Our experts merge craft with care, delivering safety, comfort, and highly efficient, sustainable solutions for spaces that matter most: healthcare, commercial, institutional, and mission-critical.
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA options
- FSA options
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Ongoing training
- Certification support
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