Field Service Technician, Chiller

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Job Title: Field Service Technician, Chiller

Baltimore, MD, USA, 21226

Employment Status: Full-time

Posting Start Date: 10/15/26

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol "HRI." Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

Job Purpose

As a Chiller Technician III at Herc Rentals, you are a subject matter expert responsible for independently diagnosing and repairing the most complex chiller and HVAC issues. You will lead major rebuilds and technical troubleshooting, provide training and leadership to Level 1 and Level 2 technicians, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers and facility managers on chiller operation, energy efficiency, and best practices.

What you will do...

• Perform all Level 1 and Level 2 responsibilities.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and service manuals.
• Monitor and adjust Building Automation Systems (BAS) as they interface with chiller plant operations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and facility managers on chiller operation and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and communicate recommendations to customers.
• Diagnose, repair, and optimize chillers, including centrifugal, screw, and absorption units where applicable.
• Independently diagnose and repair complex issues.
• Provide training and leadership to Level 1 and Level 2 technicians.
• Lead major rebuilds, teardowns, and technical troubleshooting efforts.
• Support engineering and product teams on technical initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/trade school certification preferred.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience servicing both water-cooled and air-cooled chillers (helical screw, centrifugal, or reciprocating).
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including low- and medium-voltage exposure.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Handling Certification (required).
• Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC/R journeyman license or equivalent state certification.
• Experience with major chiller manufacturers (York, Smart Family).
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience in a rental or field service environment.

Skills

• Advanced, independent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability for junior technicians.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with a professional, consultative demeanor.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions (heat, cold, confined spaces, heights).
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 75 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including stretching, turning, twisting, and reaching overhead
• Ability to bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods

Req #: 71616

Pay Range: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour + service vehicle

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the companys sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidates qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

Healthy Pregnancy Program

Tobacco Cessation Program

Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid parental leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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