Job Title: HVAC TechnicianJob Description We are seeking experienced HVAC Technicians for residential service work. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and installing heating and cooling systems to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities • Diagnose and repair residential HVAC systems. • Install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and related components. • Perform routine maintenance and system tune-ups. • Ensure compliance with safety standards and local codes. • Communicate effectively with customers and provide clear explanations of work performed. Essential Skills • HVAC expertise. • Proficiency in service, install, diagnose, and repair of HVAC systems. • Troubleshooting and repair skills. • Mechanical and installation abilities. • Sheet metal skills. • High school diploma or equivalent. • EPA Section 608 Certification (mandatory). • Minimum 2 years of residential HVAC experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and customer service abilities. • Ability to work independently and adapt to changing schedules. • Commitment to safety and compliance with local codes. • Professional demeanor and reliability. • NATE Certification or equivalent (preferred). • Experience with smart thermostats and home automation systems. • Familiarity with ductless mini-split systems. • Basic plumbing or electrical knowledge. Why Work Here? Join a company where you are directly hired and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, a company vehicle, and opportunities to make commissions. You will have access to a 401k plan and paid time off (PTO), ensuring a balanced work-life experience. Work Environment The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 4 pm, with the possibility of working weekends. You will be on an on-call schedule, which is still being finalized. The role involves working in and around residential homes throughout the Chicagoland area and its surrounding suburbs. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40000.00 - $75000.00/yr. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 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.
See More Details >>Amentum is seeking a 1st shift HVAC Technician III to join our team in Loves Park, IL! • Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm.; hours may vary based on business demand. • Weekend hours may be scheduled to support our 24/7 operation. The HVAC Technician utilizes their strong mechanical and electrical skills to provide an intermediate level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC and refrigeration-related equipment in an industrial environment. Responsibilities: • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to a wide variety of facility and process related equipment. • Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heating and ventilation equipment, rooftop AHU’s, split systems, pumps, fans, chillers, freezers, coolers and refrigerators, dryers, compressors, and other mechanical equipment as necessary. • Utilize the building automation system to track building conditions and the operation of facilities equipment. • Utilize Automated Building Controls training to respond and provide service/feedback to the customer on all work orders, hot and cold calls while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards. • Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC control and operating systems as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). • Recommend measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance. • Safely perform functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required. • Work safely with 3-phase power up to and including 480V. • Troubleshoot and diagnoses electrical circuits ranging from 24VAC/DC and up including lighting and load centers. Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions. • Operate a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work. • Maintain a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer. • General Maintenance of equipment will also be required. • Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor. Minimum Requirements • High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent. • Three years of experience as an HVAC maintenance technician in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience. • Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher. • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. • This position may require a valid Driver’s License. • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization. • This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location. • Ability to work overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays, and alternative work schedules. Physical Requirements: • Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. • Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift. • Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift. • Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift. • Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift. • Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift. • Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift. • Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife. • Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding. • Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement. • Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress. Special Requirements: • Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed. • Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained. Preferred Qualifications: • Associates degree or technical school diploma in industrial electrical, industrial mechanical, HVAC, or a related skilled trade. • Must possess EPA certification to work with refrigerants. • Experience working with electrical voltage up to 480V 3 phase. • Experience troubleshooting and repairing Variable Frequency Drives. • Experience repairing and installing sheet metal as related to air handling systems. • Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment. • Experience reading prints and schematics. • Experience with Restaurant style refrigeration systems. • Experience with facility maintenance of garage doors, light plumbing, Dock locks, electrical and light carpentry. Other duties as assigned. • Experience with the Maintaining Cooling towers Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
See More Details >>Are you a Certified HVAC/Refrigeration Technician looking for a place to build your career - not just another job? We are looking a Journey Level Refrigeration Technician for full-time, year-round commercial service work in and around the Chicago, IL area. Looking for the right job is tough. Come join us, and you won't need to look again! We are seeking career-minded techs who are ready to start their last job and enjoy the work/life balance we offer for years to come! With full benefits, paid holiday/sick/vacation time, room for growth, and team that has your back, this is the place for you! Apply now! RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintain, diagnose, and repair multiple types of refrigeration systems, as well as all mechanical and electrical components related to the equipment (such as self-contained coolers and freezers, single and rack systems, etc.) • Perform minor plumbing repairs on refrigeration equipment, including walk-in drain lines, case drain lines, cooling towers and water-cooled condensers • Inspect plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration systems and identifying specifications that are required • Perform preventative maintenance and repairs for HVAC and Refrigeration • Collaborate directly with grocery store managers and store directors • Quote equipment repairs and recommend replacement when necessary • Maintain proper van stock, tools and safety equipment on work van SKILLS: • Good judgement for use of supplies and materials in refrigeration repairs • Attention to detail and critical analysis for diagnostics and work performed • Professional communication skills • Mechanical aptitude QUALIFICATIONS: • 2+ years prior HVAC/R experience • Be available for ON CALL work as needed • Ability to pass a physical/drug screen/background investigation/ driving abstract as needed BONUS POINTS: • Universal EPA License • Electrical License • 2-3 years of grocery refrigeration / HVAC experience • Related education/certification in HVAC and refrigeration industry Hourly Wage $33.60 - $61.24 Total Package $64.20 - $93.04 It's time you take the first step into your last job! If you're done wasting time in the wrong place, apply now!
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Chicago, IL, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 79,889 HVAC professionals in Illinois, with an average weekly wage of $1,330.71 in Chicago. The industry projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032, offering strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced technicians. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career in a field with significant demand and growth.
