We're offering a unique opportunity for the right sales-person...Summers Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is an employee-owned company that is looking for an experienced HVAC sales-person who's willing to train other technicians. We offer a very competitive hourly rate while learning how to maintain heating and cooling equipment, with the opportunity to make bonuses on accessories you sell.Along with our outstanding compensation package, you'll receive paid holidays, vacations, health and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401K with company match, AND, as mentioned, we are EMPLOYEE OWNED (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)!We are also honored to have made the Best Places to Work in Indiana list this year! OUR CORE VALUES! • Integrity: We do the right thing, even when no one is looking. • Ownership:We take responsibility for the growth of our team, the organization and ourselves. • Service: We take the extra step to go above and beyond what is expected of us. Job Duties: • Communicate professionally and respectfully with customers, office staff and coworkers. • Be able to teach technicians how to be thorough in inspections, and accurate in quoting replacements or repairs. • Participate in on-call assignments and back-up as required. • Participate in all required staff meetings and training sessions. • Positive attitude required and must be able to promote a professional, and friendly work environment. • Work hard, smart and efficiently. • Follow the outline of company policies and procedures. • Train technicians to consistently sell equipment, accessories and other promotional material from the company. • Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements • MUST HAVE SALES EXPERIENCE WITH HOME IMPROVEMENTS! • Candidates must have the ability to train technicians in how to determine residential HVAC service needs, quote prices, and perform repairs. Employees must be able to interact and communicate well with customers in their homes and businesses. • Candidates will understand residential heating and cooling equipment operation, IAQ, air distribution systems and basic repairs of HVAC appliances and fixtures. • Training to expand knowledge base and areas of expertise will be provided with further certification expected. • All interested candidates must currently be able to learn to troubleshoot and repair a variety of residential HVAC systems as well as install supporting IAQ products according to manufacturer's specifications and applicable codes. Physical Requirements • Must be able to lift and maneuver equipment up to 25 lbs. • Must be able to crawl, climb, kneel, squat, bend and reach overhead • Must be able to climb and work on ladders • Must be able to use hand and power tools Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Company car • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Paid training • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Overview of HVAC Mechanic The Maintenance Department on the Westville campus is currently seeking a Central Heating and Cooling Operator. This position will operate boilers and chillers to provide campus with steam and chilled water. Daily water testing will be done to maintain proper levels in boiler water and cooling tower water. Daily operation, upkeep of the central plant and equipment within it. This position will also help manage the building automation system which controls the central plant and HVAC systems throughout campus. General HVAC maintenance, troubleshooting and repair will be required. All maintenance positions may be required to assist in snow removal and have the ability to report for unplanned outages or equipment malfunction. Pay: • $25.00/hour Schedule: • Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm PNW Title: Central Heating and Cooling Operator Duties and Responsibilities of HVAC Mechanic • Ensures daily operations of the boilers and all associated equipment • Performs daily (as required) water chemistry analysis and adjustment to water treatment program • Performs preventive maintenance on boilers for state inspections • Performs maintenance of steam distribution system • Ensures daily operations of chillers and associated equipment • Performs water chemistry analysis (as required) and adjustment to chemical treatment program • Performs preventative off season maintenance on chillers to ensure optimal cooling performance • Performs maintenance of chilled water distribution system • Temperature Control/HVAC Maintenance & Repair • Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, installs and repairs campus HVAC equipment and related controls • Responds to service calls pertaining to HVAC building controls and equipment from Dispatch • Performs additional work as needed in the maintenance department (This could include basic plumbing, electrical or general maintenance repairs) • Additional work assignments as required by supervisor in regards to experience and safety Documentation and Development • Provides operational data for reports • Personal learning as required/requested to maintain skill level • Snow removal, event support and other duties as assigned Benefits of HVAC Mechanic • Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more • Ten paid vacation days first year of employment • Ten paid holidays • University paid and matching contribution to retirement • University contribution to Health Savings Account – • Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives • Employee Wellness Programs • Paid Parental Leave • Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/ Education of HVAC Mechanic • Requires a high school diploma/GED Experience of HVAC Mechanic • Minimum 2 years’ experience operating and maintaining steam boilers and centrifugal water chillers. • Experience in pneumatic and direct digital control systems. • Experience in commercial HVAC systems operations and maintenance. • Stationary Engineers certification preferred Core Competencies of HVAC Mechanic • Must possess written and verbal skills in communicating with all members of the campus community. • Ability to diagnose and solve issues with the central heating and cooling system. • Must be able to respond to after-hours notifications and emergency calls. • Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. • May be required to perform duties at the Hammond campus as Gabis as required by supervisor. Additional Information Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable. Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university. Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels. Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence. PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development. FLSA Status Non-Exempt Overview of HVAC Mechanic The Maintenance Department on the Westville campus is currently seeking a Central Heating and Cooling Operator. This position will operate boilers and chillers to provide campus with steam and chilled water. Daily water testing will be done to maintain proper levels in boiler water and cooling tower water. Daily operation, upkeep of the central plant and equipment within it. This position will also help manage the building automation system which controls the central plant and HVAC systems throughout campus. General HVAC maintenance, troubleshooting and repair will be required. All maintenance positions may be required to assist in snow removal and have the ability to report for unplanned outages or equipment malfunction. Pay: • $25.00/hour Schedule: • Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm PNW Title: Central Heating and Cooling Operator Duties and Responsibilities of HVAC Mechanic • Ensures daily operations of the boilers and all associated equipment • Performs daily (as required) water chemistry analysis and adjustment to water treatment program • Performs preventive maintenance on boilers for state inspections • Performs maintenance of steam distribution system • Ensures daily operations of chillers and associated equipment • Performs water chemistry analysis (as required) and adjustment to chemical treatment program • Performs preventative off season maintenance on chillers to ensure optimal cooling performance • Performs maintenance of chilled water distribution system • Temperature Control/HVAC Maintenance & Repair • Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, installs and repairs campus HVAC equipment and related controls • Responds to service calls pertaining to HVAC building controls and equipment from Dispatch • Performs additional work as needed in the maintenance department (This could include basic plumbing, electrical or general maintenance repairs) • Additional work assignments as required by supervisor in regards to experience and safety Documentation and Development • Provides operational data for reports • Personal learning as required/requested to maintain skill level • Snow removal, event support and other duties as assigned Benefits of HVAC Mechanic • Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more • Ten paid vacation days first year of employment • Ten paid holidays • University paid and matching contribution to retirement • University contribution to Health Savings Account – • Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives • Employee Wellness Programs • Paid Parental Leave • Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/ Education of HVAC Mechanic • Requires a high school diploma/GED Experience of HVAC Mechanic • Minimum 2 years’ experience operating and maintaining steam boilers and centrifugal water chillers. • Experience in pneumatic and direct digital control systems. • Experience in commercial HVAC systems operations and maintenance. • Stationary Engineers certification preferred Core Competencies of HVAC Mechanic • Must possess written and verbal skills in communicating with all members of the campus community. • Ability to diagnose and solve issues with the central heating and cooling system. • Must be able to respond to after-hours notifications and emergency calls. • Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. • May be required to perform duties at the Hammond campus as Gabis as required by supervisor. Additional Information Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable. Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university. Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels. Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence. PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development. FLSA Status Non-Exempt
See More Details >>A leading company in thermal management solutions is seeking an HVAC Data Center Technician in Michigan City, Indiana. The technician will be responsible for maintaining and repairing HVAC systems crucial for data center environments. Applicants should possess at least a high school diploma, EPA Section 608 Certification, and two years of HVAC experience. The position includes competitive health benefits and emphasizes work-life balance with generous time-off policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Becoming an HVAC technician in La Porte, IN, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 HVAC technicians nationwide, with a 6% job growth projected from 2022 to 2032. In La Porte, IN, apprentices earn an average of $1,264.50 per week, with an average annual salary of $65,739 for experienced professionals. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
