About Augustana College: Augustana College is a nationally recognized college of the liberal arts and sciences dedicated to investing in engaged learning, maximizing student potential, and strengthening community partnerships - the guiding priorities of our Bold & Boundless Strategic Plan (2024-29). For our 2,500 students from all backgrounds, Augustana provides a transformative experience that integrates rigorous academics, hands-on learning and mentorship to prepare graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong success. The college's scenic, wooded campus is located in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad-Cities metro area (pop. 470,000) along the Mississippi River, about a 3-hour drive from Chicago. At Augustana, we seek innovative and student-centered professionals who are excited to contribute to our strategic goals of empowering students through engaged learning, leadership development and real-world experiences. Employees at Augustana enjoy an excellent benefits package including medical, retirement, generous paid time off, use of campus facilities including gym, pool, and health clinic, tuition benefits for employees and their family members, and much more. Job Description: Job Title: HVAC Mechanic Revised: June 2025 Status: Non-Exempt Full-time 12 month position Wage: 740 Reports To: Manager of Facilities Services Overview: Under direct supervision provide repairs and routine maintenance to heating and air conditioning systems in a wide variety of campus settings. Works with the facilities department and maintenance team in whatever capacity necessary to accomplish college-wide goals. Essential Duties: Install, maintain and repair heating, ventilation and cooling units for both commercial and residential customers. Diagnose and repair of electronic, mechanical and electrical components of these systems. Provide routine maintenance to heating and air conditioning systems across campus including units utilizing forced air, hot water, and steam. Schedule and prioritize daily tasks by utilizing work order system. Maintain good working order of company vehicle including refueling as necessary and reporting any mechanical issues. Stock necessary parts, tools and safety equipment in company vehicle. Diagnose and repair diverse services issues including pneumatic and electrical controls, calibrating thermostats and monitoring programming with outside vendors as appropriate. Accomplish all duties in accordance with established safety principles and guidelines. Additional Duties: Repair leaking faucets, valves, and pipes and clear clogs in drains, toilets, drinking fountains and hot water heaters. Available to work nights and weekends as needed. Available to be placed on a rotating on-call list, for campus emergency needs. The on-call time frame is one week per rotation. Participate in College provided training opportunities. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. Requirements: Education: High School Diploma or GED required, HVAC certification preferred. Skills & Experience: 3-5 years of experience in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and correcting diverse HVAC service issues. Good analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals. Excellent customer service and ability to relate to a diverse campus population including co-workers, faculty members, students, and visitors. Ability to work independently in a timely manner, making sure job is done correctly the first time. Ability to utilize a radio for frequent communication including the ability to hear and speak clearly. Basic command of computer skills including email to complete work tasks. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to pass an MVR check. Work Environment: Exposed to hazardous equipment, such as power tools, on a daily basis. Subjected to extremely bright or dim lighting conditions. May requires working in awkward positions. Routinely required wearing protective gear, such as goggles and masks. Occasionally exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Machinery can be quite loud. Must be able to work outdoors in the winter months and may experience extreme temperatures in non-air conditioned environments in the summer months. Must be able to work in confined space environments. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to listen, hear, speak, read, write, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time. Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment. Must be able to lift 50 pounds; be able to pounds, pull, carry or maneuver heavier items (with additional manpower or appropriate devices); carry ladders; work from heights, and in small crawl spaces. Expected hours of work: This is a Full-time first shift position with a 40 hour work week. Hours may vary during break periods such as Summer Break and Spring Break. On occasion employees are expected to report for emergency response situations and subject to supervisor approval, overtime may be required. Note: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities are subject to change at any time with or without notice. Additional Information: Pay and Benefits: This position is budgeted to pay between $22.00 to $28.00 per hour based upon proven experiences. As a full time position, this position is eligible for our complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with a generous company contribution, excellent paid time off/holiday benefits, tuition benefits for employees and their family members, and much more! You can learn more about our benefit programs at our Benefits website. EEO Statement: Augustana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Augustana College's policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Category: Administrative & Staff Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Facilities Locations: Rock Island, IL Posted: Jun 23, 2025 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Non-Exempt Position ID: 189494
See More Details >>The Habegger Corporation is currently hiring for a full-time HVAC Customer Service Rep to provide day-to-day administrative support for our HVAC customers, as well as contribute to our sales growth in the Rock Island, IL area. This position earns a competitive wage of $17-$22/hr., depending on experience, plus opportunities to earn up to $4,000/yr. in bonuses. Employees are also eligible for an annual merit increase of up to 3%, depending on corporate guidelines. In addition to competitive pay and our supportive culture, we offer the following benefits: • Health, dental, and life insurance • Aflac • 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match • Paid vacation • Sick days • Profit sharing • Flexible spending account (FSA) So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon! DAY-TO-DAY As an HVAC Customer Service Rep, you play an integral part in supporting our sales, profit, and customer service objectives. Your professional nature serves you well as you communicate with customers both over the phone and in person. Each person trusts you with their needs because you listen intently and sincerely seek personalized HVAC solutions. While serving customers in the showroom, you confidently promote sales, monthly specials, and counter specials. You serve will-call customers by picking up and loading orders in an accurate and efficient manner as well as maintaining showroom cleanliness. Behind the scenes, you perform administrative warehouse duties including, shipping, receiving, and facilities maintenance. With close attention to detail, you process and coordinate the filling of customer orders. Because you always stay up to date on company processes, policies, and procedures, you're able to perform your duties in an effective and successful manner. You enjoy that each day is a little different and find fulfillment in contributing to the company's success! ABOUT THE HABEGGER CORPORATION We are an experienced HVAC distributor that's been providing top-quality products since 1952. We have over 40 locations in 8 states and have demonstrated customer loyalty and support in helping businesses grow. Our goal is to be number one in the industry while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Here at Habegger, our philosophy is to "hire good people, give them the tools, and get out of the way." We know that our team of outstanding employees is the reason we have the success that we do, so we offer a culture of growth, great pay, and awesome benefits. OUR IDEAL HVAC CUSTOMER SERVICE REP • Professional - clean-cut and professional in appearance • Attentive and organized - effectively performs administrative duties • Outgoing - a people person that enjoys interacting with others If this sounds like you, keep reading about this customer service opportunity to advance your administrative and sales skill set! REQUIREMENTS • Exceptional communication skills • Working knowledge of HVAC terms • Basic computer skills • Ability to regularly lift up to 100 lbs. and operate a forklift If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our team as an HVAC Customer Service Rep! Location: 61201
See More Details >>The Habegger Corporation in Rock Island, IL is calling all go-getters to apply to join our amazing team as a full-time HVAC Sales Engineer! WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM We are a leading company that cares about its employees. Our HVAC Sales Engineers earn a competitive pay, depending on experience. Our team also enjoys great benefits, including health, dental, Aflac, a 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, paid vacations, sick days, profit sharing, a flexible spending account (FSA), and life insurance. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading! ABOUT THE HABEGGER CORPORATION We are an experienced HVAC distributor that's been providing top-quality products since 1952. We have over 40 locations in 8 states and have demonstrated customer loyalty and support in helping businesses grow. Our goal is to be number one in the industry while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Here at Habegger, our philosophy is to "hire good people, give them the tools, and get out of the way." We know that our team of outstanding employees is the reason we have the success that we do, so we offer a culture of growth, great pay, and awesome benefits. ARE YOU A GOOD FIT? Ask yourself: Can you complete your work with minimal supervision? Are you motivated to reach and exceed your goals? Can you remain on-task even with frequent interruptions? Do you easily adapt to new changes? Can you effectively work both independently and with a team? If so, please consider applying for this HVAC Sales Engineer position today! YOUR LIFE AS A HVAC SALES ENGINEER As an HVAC Sales Engineer, you directly impact our success as you bring in more business to our company. You are a friendly person who can effectively network with a variety of people and build positive, professional relationships with our customers. To foster these relationships, you organize and attend networking events such as lunch presentations, off-site customer events, and factory trips. You consult with engineering firms and mechanical contractors to understand their business needs, and you sell our equipment as being the answer. Attentive to detail, you personally assist our customers with selecting equipment to ensure they pick the appropriate solution for their design and budget. You diligently answer all questions about our products, including pricing and specifications. Additionally, you organize quarterly activities such as engineering breakfasts, conferences, and product demonstrations that boost our local brand awareness. You take pride in increasing our sales and helping us better serve our customers! WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience • Basic knowledge about HVAC equipment and systems • Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, and AutoCAD • Ability to lead presentations for various HVAC topics and products • Ability to handle confidential information If you can meet these requirements and perform this engineering job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team! Location: Rock Island, IL 61201
See More Details >>Becoming an HVAC technician in Rock Island, IL, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 HVAC technicians nationwide, with a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $792.14 per week in Rock Island, with an annual overtime average of $41,200. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $57,300 annually for experienced professionals.
