Chiller Operator
Aerotek
**Chiller Plant Operator – Atlanta, GA (Contract)**
**Pay:** $28–$36 per hour (based on experience and skill level)
Join one of Atlanta’s leading employers and help maintain a safe, efficient, and reliable cooling system across a major university campus. We’re seeking an experienced **Chiller Plant Operator** to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain centrifugal chillers (up to 2000 tons) and associated systems in compliance with ASME and NFPA standards.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Monitor and troubleshoot the campus chiller management system
+ Maintain cooling tower water treatment controllers and related equipment
+ Perform daily inspections of chiller equipment to ensure proper operation
+ Conduct chemical sampling and testing to maintain correct water chemistry
+ Complete preventive maintenance tasks and accurately document work performed
+ Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and federal safety regulations
+ Communicate effectively with team members and management to support operations and repairs
**Qualifications**
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Minimum 2 years of experience operating HVAC equipment
+ Graduation from an accredited HVAC technical school or equivalent experience
+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, and twisting
+ Valid Georgia driver’s license and insurable driving record may be required
**Why Work Here**
+ Competitive pay: $28–$36/hour based on experience and skill level
+ Up to 16 paid holidays and 11 vacation days in the first year
+ Generous retirement benefits, including a 9% 403(b) match
+ Affordable health benefits and tuition reimbursement
+ Opportunity for permanent placement with a respected institution
**Work Environment**
+ Work across nearly 200 university buildings in 7 zones
+ Indoor and outdoor environments, including extreme weather and high-noise areas
+ Public building settings (not private living areas)
+ Shifts available: 1st
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully remote position.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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