Cooling Tower Service Technician - HVAC - Base Salary to 34.00/hour - Mountainside, NJ

Cooling Tower Service Technician - HVAC - Base Salary to 34.00/hour - Mountainside, NJ

• Our client, an established commercial and industrial HVAC service provider, is seeking a Cooling Tower Service Technician to join their team in Mountainside, NJ.
• This position focuses on preventive maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and component replacements for commercial and industrial cooling towers and related mechanical systems. Candidates with experience in commercial HVAC service, industrial maintenance, mechanical equipment repair, or related field-service work are encouraged to apply.
• The Cooling Tower Service Technician will perform routine maintenance and repairs with limited supervision while assisting senior technicians with cooling tower installations, equipment upgrades, and more complex mechanical service projects. Specialized manufacturer training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance on commercial and industrial cooling towers, including cleaning, lubrication, oil changes, inspections, and mechanical adjustments.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues involving pumps, electric motors, bearings, belts, pulleys, fans, valves, and piping systems.
• Perform routine mechanical repairs, equipment servicing, and component replacements with limited supervision.
• Assist with cooling tower installations, equipment upgrades, motor replacements, gearbox replacements, and major mechanical repairs according to manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect mechanical equipment for wear, damage, vibration, component failures, and recommended corrective actions.
• Assist senior technicians with advanced troubleshooting, mechanical equipment replacement, and complex field-service projects.
• Support field-service crews during equipment repairs, installations, and multi-day maintenance projects.
• Document preventive maintenance activities, service findings, equipment conditions, completed repairs, and recommended corrective actions.
• Communicate equipment conditions, service findings, and project progress to supervisors and management.
• Maintain service trucks, tools, mechanical equipment, and work areas.
• Follow company safety procedures, applicable regulations, and equipment manufacturer requirements.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in commercial HVAC, mechanical service, industrial maintenance, field service, or a related skilled trade.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and routine equipment repairs with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of mechanical components, including pumps, motors, bearings, belts, pulleys, fans, valves, and piping systems.
• Experience servicing commercial or industrial HVAC equipment, cooling towers, or related mechanical systems.
• Experience identifying mechanical equipment failures and determining appropriate repair procedures.
• High school diploma or GED with relevant technical training or trade experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, maintenance instructions, and safety documentation.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain certification in accordance with company requirements.
• Ability to perform job-related physical tasks, including traversing active work sites, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, accessing elevated structures, and using personnel lifts with appropriate safety equipment and training.

Compensation:

• Base salary (paid hourly) in the 30.00 - 34.00/hour range
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• Profit sharing
• Annual bonus
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Typical Monday–Friday schedule
• Potential rotating weekend approximately once per month
• Prevailing wage on applicable union projects

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