Job Description

Commercial HVAC Tech — Chiller / RTU Experience

Metairie, LA | $30–$50/hr | M–F + OT opportunities

Chiller and centrifugal techs — top of the pay band is yours.

Established commercial mechanical contractor in the greater New Orleans / Metairie area is hiring two experienced commercial HVAC techs. The book of business runs the full commercial range — rooftops, RTUs, split systems, packaged units, chillers, and centrifugal — and pay scales hard with chiller depth. Bring 3+ years of commercial work and we'll talk; bring real chiller and centrifugal experience and you're at the top of the band.

What you'll actually do day-to-day

• Service and troubleshoot commercial HVAC systems across the New Orleans metro — RTUs, split systems, and packaged units
• Diagnose and repair chillers (water-cooled, air-cooled, centrifugal) and supporting equipment
• Run preventive maintenance on cooling towers, pumps, and refrigeration loops
• Read prints and equipment schematics, document service tickets cleanly
• Communicate with property managers and building engineers on-site
• Handle warranty calls, callbacks, and emergency service rotations as needed

What you bring

• 3+ years commercial HVAC service experience (rooftops, commercial buildings, light industrial)
• EPA Universal certification (required)
• Real chiller / centrifugal experience commands the top of the pay band
• Clean driving record
• Comfortable working solo on service calls and reading equipment schematics
• Self-motivated — can troubleshoot complex commercial systems without hand-holding

Why guys take this job and stay

• $30–$50/hr based on experience — chiller and centrifugal depth pays the top end
• Full benefits package
• Company truck + gas card for qualifying field techs
• Steady commercial service pipeline — not feast-or-famine residential work
• Real commercial equipment — chillers, centrifugal, RTUs, cooling towers
• Standard M–F schedule with OT opportunities driven by commercial demand

The bottom line

You want commercial work, real chiller exposure, and pay that recognizes what you've actually done — not residential service calls or new-construction sheet metal. EPA Universal and 3+ years of commercial under your belt puts you in the chair fast. Bring chiller and centrifugal hands and you're at $50/hr.

Apply now — start within 30 days.

You should be proficient in:

• HVAC
• Customer Service
• HVAC/R Systems
• Refrigeration Systems
• Refrigerants
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification
• HVAC Service & Installation
• HVAC Troubleshooting
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• HVAC Systems
• Refrigeration/Cooling Systems
• Multimeter (Extech)