Cooling Tower Service Technician - HVAC Services Mountainside, NJ

Job Description

Cooling Tower Service Technician - HVAC Services
- Base Salary to 38.00/hour
- Mountainside, NJ

• Our client, a commercial and industrial HVAC service organization specializing in cooling tower systems, is seeking a Cooling Tower Service Technician to support service, repair, rebuild, and installation projects throughout the NJ and NYC market.
• This role is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and rebuilding commercial and industrial cooling tower systems. The position requires hands‑on mechanical experience, the ability to work safely at heights, and experience servicing field‑installed HVAC mechanical systems.
• This is a field‑based position supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, and mission‑critical facilities throughout the region.

• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on commercial and industrial cooling tower systems
• Execute cooling tower rebuilds and repairs including fill media, drift eliminators, fan assemblies, motors, bearings, gearboxes, structural components, and related mechanical systems
• Diagnose issues involving vibration, water flow, fan operation, mechanical failures, leaks, and overall system performance
• Support installation, shutdown, startup, and emergency service projects
• Lead or assist small field crews on service and rebuild projects
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, and OEM specifications
• Perform rigging, hoisting, and component replacement work safely and efficiently
• Complete service documentation, work orders, inspection reports, and time tracking accurately
• Follow OSHA regulations and company safety procedures including fall protection, lockout/tagout, and confined space requirements
• Communicate project updates and service findings with supervisors, project managers, and customers
• Travel to customer sites throughout New Jersey and the New York City metro area

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience servicing, repairing, installing, or rebuilding commercial or industrial cooling tower systems
• Experience working with cooling tower manufacturers such as BAC, Marley, Evapco, or similar systems
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience involving motors, gearboxes, bearings, fans, pumps, or rotating equipment
• Experience working in commercial HVAC, industrial mechanical services, cooling tower services, or related field service environments
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, rigging equipment, and mechanical service tools
• Ability to work at heights, on rooftops, and in physically demanding field environments
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel to customer and project sites throughout the assigned service territory
• Ability to safely lift and move equipment and materials weighing up to 75 pounds as needed
• Ability to safely climb ladders, work on elevated structures, and perform work outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Base salary in the 34.00 - 38.00/hour range with overtime opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities