HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician in Skokie, IL

Kelly® Professional & Industrial, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking multiple HVAC Technician , for an industrial manufacturer in Skokie, IL .

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Job Title : HVAC Technician

Type : Direct Hire

Location : Skokie, IL

Pay rate : $29-$34.

Shift / Schedule : Monday-Friday

1st Shift 7 : 00am-3 : 00pm

Overview

The Maintenance HVAC Technicianrole is askilled labor position that requires a high level of technical proficiency in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, controls, and distribution systems.

The qualified individual should also be certified in high-pressure boilers and be familiar with their operation.

Job Duties

• Reports food safety and quality problems to personnel with the authority to initiate action.
• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and replace equipment and components involving heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, boilers, and air compressors systems.
• Conducts daily boiler water treatment testing.
• Conducts daily checks of process and building HVAC equipment, which includes chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handlers etc.
• Performs routine Preventative Maintenance and corrective maintenance pertaining to all HVAC equipment.
• Offers opinions and suggestions towards the improvement of existing equipment and supplies.
• Completes assigned work in an acceptable and productive period.
• Always keep work area clean
• Accurately document information on work orders, such as, time it took to perform task, parts used etc.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals to assist in troubleshooting as well as identifying parts needed for repairs.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with co-workers including manufacturing associates, other support department associates and management.
• All other duties as assigned by Manager.

Work Environment

• Standing on a concrete floor.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, and lifting to 50 lbs.
• Required to work weekends during peak season.

Qualification

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Five or more years of experience working with complex HVAC equipment including chillers, boilers, package units, direct digital, pneumatic / automated control systems, heavy rigging, pipe and steel fabrication experience a plus.
• Ability to use simple math, adding, subtracting, multiplication and division.
• Ability to take measurements and troubleshoot problems without supervision.
• Must possess current EPA license to evacuate and charge refrigerant systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, diagrams and follow instructions.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Able to work overtime and weekends.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external personnel (suppliers).
• Basic knowledge of bearings, bushings, gear boxes, fixed / variable power transmissions systems, pump seals, clutches, brakes, manual / automatic control valves, motors, couplings, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, variable frequency drives, transducers, solenoids, relays, motor starters, switches (flow, Photo, proximity, level, pressure, etc.

encoders, tachometers, AC and DC drive controls, pipe, tubing, pipe fittings, circuit boards, Programmable logic controllers, transmitters, machining, welding and fabrication etc.

Ability to set up and operate shop equipment and portable power tools.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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