ShoffnerKalthoff Mechanical Electrical Services is currently seeking an HVAC Journeyman Service Technician to perform maintenance, repairs, modification and troubleshooting and maintenance of, chillers (air-cooled / water-cooled), boilers (water / steam), roof-top units and unitary HVAC equipment.

Military Veterans are encouraged to apply!

Your pay : Starting hourly rate based on experience and market rates. Annual profit sharing. Pay review annually. Your increases are based on your performance.

Other perks : Company vehicle, gas card, and phone.

Your Benefits

• Two Blue Cross / Blue Shield Medical Plans (non-tobacco) at no cost to you!
• Other benefits include Vision, Dental, and optional insurance coverage.
• 7 paid holidays every year.
• Paid time off (PTO) - start accruing hours on Day 1.
• 401(k) Plan with company match!
• Company-paid life insurance & so much more!

Your main Tasks

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on equipment's mechanical components. This includes :
• Supporting equipment such as chillers, compressors, purge units, cooling towers, pumps / motors, valves, boilers, RTUs and unitary equipment.
• Chiller / boiler components and supporting equipment, meters, relays, sensors, analog, VFD's, switches, controllers, gauges, thermostats, and other similar devices.
• Performs major repairs / teardowns / rebuilds on chillers and boilers. This includes :
• Following all EPA guidelines in recovering refrigerant, replacement of O-rings, gaskets, seals and bearings, sleeve Babbitt, thrust / counterthrust and roller bearings.
• Performs boiler inspections and PM teardowns per current state code guidelines.
• Chiller / boiler repair / rebuild to manufacturer's specifications.
• Performs work on cooling tower gear boxes, drive couplings, intermediate shafts, fan blade pitches, centrifugal pumps, and seal replacements.
• Ability to work on the following equipment brands : Trane, Carrier, York, Daikin, and McQuay centrifugal, reciprocating, and screw chillers.
• Ability to work on the following equipment brands : Cleaver Brooks, Hurst, Lochinvar, Fulton, HB Smith, and Patterson Kelly.
• Utilizes CFC and HCFC refrigerant recovery equipment, maintains records and performs all service and maintenance repairs in accordance with current EPA regulations.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed.

Experience or Certification needed

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Post-secondary vocational or technical school diploma in HVAC or Refrigeration from an accredited Institution required OR a recognized apprenticeship program, but not limited to service and operation.
• 5 years' experience.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• EPA Certified

You need to be able to

• Keep it a Drug-free Workplace.
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Work 10-hour days and overtime when necessary.
• On call availability. On call is on a rotation.
• Work in extremes of heat, cold and bad weather, indoors and outdoors.
• Stand and walk throughout the workday, and lift / carry up to 60 lbs.
• Work efficiently in confined spaces.
• Work reaching above shoulders, crawling, squatting, kneeling, bending.

SKMES Comfort Systems USA is the region's leader in HVACR and Plumbing services. We have a well-established reputation for quality work by quality people.

One of the top 3 largest mechanical contractors in the nation and the value leader in the market.

SKMES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accessibility : If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Phone : 865-440-1699

Email : jmcclaran@skmes.com

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Last updated : 2024-05-29