Description:

About the company:

Established in Raleigh, NC in 1971, Piedmont Service Group is a privately held energy efficiency and facilities services company focused exclusively on helping commercial, industrial, institutional, and government organizations operate and maintain their buildings in a safe, healthy, and efficient manner.

Our offices located across the Carolinas and Virginia allow us to serve our clients with a team of local accredited and licensed professionals. Piedmont is committed to building lasting relationships with the customers we serve and fully understanding our customers’ needs to provide the best solution for each client.

Summary:

The Chiller Technician Apprentice will assist experienced technicians with the service, repair, and maintenance of chillers and related HVAC equipment. This position provides hands-on training in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems while developing the skills needed to perform service work safely and effectively.

The apprentice will support daily service activities, maintain organized work areas, complete required documentation, follow all company and job-site safety procedures, and travel to customer locations as needed. The position will work closely with senior technicians and rotate between the Service Department and Chiller Division during specific seasons, with opportunities to take on increased responsibilities as skills and experience develop.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist technicians with servicing and repair of chillers
Learn to troubleshoot refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical problems
Assist with preventive maintenance on chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and related equipment
Check and record temperatures, pressures, refrigerant levels, and operating conditions
Assist with refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging under supervision
Help inspect compressors, condensers, evaporators, valves, motors, and controls
Use hand tools, meters, gauges, and basic HVAC service equipment safely
Keep tools, work areas, and mechanical rooms clean and organized
Follow OSHA, company, and job-site safety procedures
Complete service reports and document maintenance activities
Assist with replacing filters, belts, bearings, electrical components, and other parts
Travel to customer/job sites as required
Learn to read schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and equipment documentation
Work closely with senior technicians and gradually perform tasks with less supervision
Float between Service Department and Chiller Division during specific seasons of the year

Requirements:

General Requirements:

Interest in HVAC/refrigeration
Willingness to learn
Ability to use hand and power tools
Basic electrical knowledge
Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong safety awareness

Technical Knowledge Requirements:

Basic mechanical aptitude

Certifications:

Universal CFC/EPA Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Education- AA degree (or applicable experience in lieu of)

Physical Requirements:

Lifting
Bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, balancing, kneeling, twisting and standing
Perform service and repair functions from ladders and overhead
Carry and set up ladders up to 32 ft. in height (step or extension) as required
Climbing stairs, ladders, catwalks, etc.
Work from mechanical lifts

Piedmont Service Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For a confidential consideration, please forward resume to: hr_manager@piedmontsg.com

Please visit our website at:

http://www.piedmontsg.com/

Piedmont Service Group

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