Chiller Technician

At MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions ("MacMiller") we make buildings work better. As the Northwest's leading mechanical contracting firm, we design, deliver and service HVAC, plumbing and automation system solutions for commercial buildings. With our 1000 employees across 8 offices - there is a breadth and variety of work to keep you engaged and inspired.

We enjoy a well-respected history of exceeding our customers' expectations and executing with distinction. Our clients trust their toughest projects with our integrated teams, including:

• New Construction - From an architectural 3D model to a completed 40 story urban building that is on time and on budget

• Special Projects - Updates/remodeling for existing commercial buildings for new efficiencies
• Service - On demand and scheduled maintenance ensuring tenant comfort
• Building Performance - Control systems and automation for energy improvement and minimal surprises

People love to work at MacDonald-Miller, and it's because we all share the same Core Culture Values:

• Collaboration - Diverse players, one team, a common vision. Collaboration is our foundation and critical to the success of the company. Every team member is valued and brings a diversity of strengths to help us meet our common vision.
• Dedication - We are dedicated to personal and professional excellence. We execute with distinction by doing the right thing and following through on our commitments.
• Safety - Everyone deserves a safe workplace. Safety is more than hardhats and boots, it's an attitude and the environment we create. Every day, everyone goes home to their families.
• Community - We are proud to be part of MacDonald-Miller. We actively seek to build relationships and know each other as individuals. Together we create an environment that is welcoming, caring, and trusting.

• Innovation - We are committed to continuous, creative problem solving. Innovation is how we stay an industry leader. We always strive to challenge and better ourselves.
• Fun! - Take the work seriously, but never taking ourselves too seriously. It's possible to be both serious professionals and good-natured people you enjoy working with. We strive to be both.

Chiller Technician: This is where you come in.

We're looking for a Chiller Technician who will provide maintenance, repairs, and installation services of chillers for commercial customers. This person will also consult with customers regarding problems or issues discovered while servicing their chiller systems and work closely with our Service Coordination team and their Foreperson to make sure the customers needs/expectations are met. The Chiller Technician role will be part of our Industrial Group, which is a collaborative team working on a variety of projects and initiatives to support our growing business.

This is a union position through Local 290. This person must be willing and able to join the union or should already be a member!

Top 3 things to deliver in the first year to be a hero:

1. Technical Expertise - we'll give you the tools you'll need to succeed, then we'll stand back and let the experts (you!) take it from there.
2. Customer Service - You're the faces our customers see the most, so we're looking for folks who are happy to talk through questions/concerns customers might have.
3. Pride in yourself and your craftsmanship - Execute with distinction! We do it right for the customer, find satisfaction in a job well done and knowing everyone goes home safely at the end of the day.

Your Background: What kind of person will thrive in this role?

You should have...

• 3+ years of experience working on Chiller Systems, including Centrifugal, Screw, Scroll, and Magnetic bearing Compressor technology.
• Membership to/willingness to join Local 290

And everyone you work with should describe you as...

• high ownership, incredibly strong work ethic

• great communicator
• goal/results oriented, tons of initiative
• great problem solver

And you should be motivated by...

• Empowering yourself to learn how to do something. If you need a ton of handholding or a micro-manager boss, this is not the place for you

• Working in a lean, results-oriented environment, where you'll be expected to do more, take on more, and achieve more every year
• Having fun in an environment high on transparency, open to innovative new approaches with a supportive family feel

Compensation: $25 to $70 per hour. Paid in accordance with the union wage scale.

Benefits are provided through the union. For more information, please visit them at their website, https://ua290.org/, or reach out to a member of Local 290.

Where you will work

Our Portland office (12911 NE Airport Way, Portland OR, 97230) which is 5 minutes from the Portland Airport and Cascade Station and not far from the Downtown corridor, in the heart of the city buzzing with indie boutiques and a creative dining scene ranging from eclectic food trucks to high-end seafood bistros.

Interested to learn more?

If you're ready for an adventure, and are interested in being considered for this role, click apply to start the conversation!

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.