Air Conditioning Equipment Operator

Job Summary

Cetechs is seeking a skilled Air Conditioning Equipment Operator to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify complex HVAC and refrigeration systems at a journeyman level.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a Universal EPA Refrigerant Certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, service, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and modify HVAC and refrigeration systems.

• Support HVAC systems across 5 buildings totaling approximately 246,000 square feet.

• Maintain and monitor systems including:

  • Centralized multi-zone systems

  • 6 centrifugal chillers (approx. 380 tons each)

  • 3 cooling towers

  • Screw-type systems

  • 74 centrifugal pumps

  • 70 air handling units

  • 8 complex air conditioning systems serving critical medical equipment

• Analyze cooling loads to ensure comfort conditions while minimizing electrical demand and energy consumption.

• Maintain temperature within ±1 degree, control humidity, and maintain required positive or negative air pressure.

• Diagnose system malfunctions and perform emergency repairs when written procedures are unavailable.

• Monitor alarms, reset systems when conditions normalize, or repair equipment as needed.

• Maintain detailed knowledge of building zones and equipment to respond to smoke, fire, or emergency conditions.

• Start or stop supply and exhaust fans as required during emergencies.

• Respond to fire alarms and assist fire department personnel.

• Work safely in hazardous environments, following all safety and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Universal EPA Refrigerant Certification (required at time of application; copy must be submitted).

• Demonstrated training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform HVAC duties at the journeyman level.

• Strong working knowledge of air conditioning, refrigeration, and auxiliary equipment.

• Ability to interpret technical instructions, specifications, and operational procedures.

• Experience using measuring instruments and operating complex equipment and machinery.

• Manual dexterity and strong safety awareness.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Frequently works in confined spaces around boilers and support equipment.

• Performs moderate to strenuous physical activity, including prolonged walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching.

• Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Work performed from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms (up to 30 feet high).

• Requires crawling through small openings (as small as 12” x 16”).

• Exposure to hazardous conditions such as high voltage, steam, gases, vibration, and high noise levels.

• Must be in good physical condition to safely perform job duties.