Automation Systems, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Consulting, Dewey Decimal Classification, Documentation, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HVAC, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Home Automation, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - HVAC, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Pumps, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Refrigeration, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Schematics, Systems Administration/Management
Job Title: HVAC/R Technician II
Location: Abbott Park (Lake County), IL
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire (3 Months), Onsite
Target Pay Rate: $40.00 - $43.00/hour
Work Schedule: 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00AM - 6:00PM) | 4 days on, 4 days off
Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k), & ESOP
Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced HVAC/R Technician II to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems within a large manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability of critical environmental systems through hands-on mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting. The ideal candidate has strong industrial HVAC/R experience, excels at diagnosing complex equipment issues, and is committed to maintaining safe, efficient facility operations.
"Must Have" Skills:
- 5+ years of industrial HVAC/R maintenance and troubleshooting experience
- Experience servicing chillers, refrigeration systems, freezers, environmental chambers, incubators, and air handling units (AHUs)
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting skills
- Experience with refrigerant recovery, charging, and leak detection in accordance with EPA regulations
- Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals
- Experience using Building Automation Systems (BAS/DDC) and CMMS software
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Stable work history with demonstrated reliability and technical growth
Job Duties:
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Perform preventive maintenance on refrigeration and environmental control equipment
- Service refrigerators, freezers, environmental chambers, stability chambers, incubators, freeze dryers, air dryers, dehumidifiers, chillers, cooling systems, AHUs, and VAV systems
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and controls issues involving motors, pumps, compressors, fans, actuators, and valves
- Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, and leak detection in compliance with EPA regulations
- Utilize BAS/DDC systems to monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot system issues
- Calibrate and adjust temperature, humidity, pressure, and airflow controls
- Complete work orders, preventive maintenance documentation, and maintenance records within CMMS
- Support facility maintenance projects, equipment installations, and system upgrades
- Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Technical degree, HVAC trade certification, or apprenticeship preferred
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Experience in GMP or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
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