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Chiller Technician

PACIFIC RIM MECHANICAL
Santa Ana, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To maintain, operate and troubleshoot Air and water cooled chiller systems.
Able to troubleshoot and correctly diagnose electrical, control and mechanical failures and problems.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

  • Full E.P.A. certification required.
  • Troubleshooting/repairing screw, reciprocating and centrifugal chillers, Turbo Core Technology·
  • Electrical circuit and mechanical component analysis capability.
  • Refrigerant analysis capability
  • Air and Fluid dynamics familiarity
  • Ability to accurately report problem situations
  • Familiar with air-cooled and water-cooled reciprocating chillers
  • Familiar with and able to service rotary screw and reciprocating chillers
  • Familiar with and able to service centrifugal chillers
  • Familiar with medium and low pressure systems

REQUIREMENTS: skills, knowledge, education

  • Must have relevant field experience troubleshooting and servicing related HVAC systems.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and provide a clean DMV report covering the past 5 years.
  • Must understand and comply with all safety and OSHA requirements.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be capable of effectively speaking and writing in the English language.
  • Universal EPA Certification.
  • Capable of working alone or on a team.
  • Communicating effectively with customers regarding technical issues.
  • HVAC Trade school or college courses a plus.

SALARY RANGE:

$55-$72 per hour Based on experience (FSLA Non-Exempt)

BENEFITS

Full Benefits

Matching 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

ABOUT PACIFIC RIM MECHANICAL

Pacific Rim Mechanical is the premier mechanical contractor in Southern California.
And we got there by strict adherence to one simple philosophy...

Always do the right thing.

Since our company’s inception in 1987, our core values have not changed. We still place the highest priority on honesty, integrity and respect for our customers and employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55.00 - $72.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • HVAC/R: 4 years (Preferred)
  • HVAC: 4 years (Preferred)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55 - $72

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