Jr. Cooling Tower Technician

Reports to: Service Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                                                                                 

The Company

MPSW, a Meriton portfolio company, is one of the largest independent HVAC Equipment and Solutions providers in Arizona. Our company has offices in Phoenix and Tucson with over 100 employees throughout Arizona.  We are proud members of ASHRAE, ASPE, AEE, and others. We represent over 100 manufacturers, offering innovative systems with a flexibility of equipment and solutions to best match each application. We work with industry professionals and end users from the conceptual stage of projects to provide energy efficient, value‐added solutions to their complex problems.

Our overall mission is simple: we want to create value and make a difference every day in our journey to be the best HVAC sales and service organization in North America. We believe we can succeed in that mission by being the BEST provider for our clients, the BEST partner for manufacturers, the BEST company for our employees, and the BEST investment for our current and future shareholders.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an entry-level Cooling Tower Service Technician. This position will be responsible for performing cooling tower repairs and maintenance.  An ideal candidate will be customer service-oriented and work well with others.

• Provide a variety of preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, etc. on cooling towers and other HVAC equipment
• Performs maintenance on equipment to ensure peak performance
• Perform specific preventative maintenance including belt adjustments, oiling, greasing, and cleaning of equipment
• Represents the company in a positive manner to other trades, contractors and owners
• Works in a team-based environment to share information and workload while ensuring customer satisfaction
• Submits required paperwork to Service Coordinator in a timely manner
• Must work in a safe manner on a daily basis and ensure that all safety measures are taken at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required

The Required Profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent  
• Must have 1-5 years of experience working as a Service Helper or Service Technician in a residential or commercial environment
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and be 25 years of age for insurance purposes
• OSHA 10 Training a plus
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft 365 and working proficiency with handheld computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad)
• Ability to work in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, risk of electrical shock (high voltage), climbing/working at elevated heights, etc.
• Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel and must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and balance requirements of multiple and varied duties

Other Skills & Abilities

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Environmental Requirements

Will be required to work in a field environment, multiple customer sites on a daily basis.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is continually required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

MPSW is an Equal Opportunity Employer