Lead HVAC Technician

Lead HVAC Technician

The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing heating and air conditioning systems. The technician will be responsible for tasks such as installing split systems and heat pumps, including gas pipe, sheet metal, PVC, and electric duct installation and routing. Proper handling of refrigerants and system tuning/charging will be essential, along with providing technical direction and on-the-job training. Coordination of construction with other trades and conducting performance tests using specialized tools are part of the daily responsibilities. The technician must adhere to OSHA standards and ensure compliance with appliance standards, traveling to homes and businesses as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair heating and air conditioning systems.
• Install split systems and heat pumps, including gas pipe, sheet metal, PVC, and electric duct installation and routing.
• Handle refrigerants and perform system tuning/charging.
• Provide technical direction and on-the-job training.
• Coordinate construction with other trades.
• Conduct performance tests with specialized tools.
• Maintain OSHA standards and ensure compliance with appliance standards.
• Travel to homes and businesses as scheduled.
• Identify maintenance risks on equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems.
• Clean, adjust, and repair systems, and perform warranty services.
• Perform emergency repairs promptly and efficiently.
• Determine customer needs and discuss solution methods.
• Repair damaged HVAC systems.
• Keep records of customer appointments and payment transactions including invoices.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all equipment and HVAC resources.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of experience as an HVAC technician.
• Understanding of advanced principles of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating.
• Proficient with HVAC specialty tools, including sheet metal break, gauges, manometer, hand tools, pipe fitting, acetylene torch.
• Ability to balance new systems with HVAC protocols.
• Proficient in reading schematics and work plans.
• EPA 608 Certification.
• Valid drivers license and vehicle for site transport.
• Working knowledge of boiler systems.
• OSHA 10 Hour certification (course can be provided).
• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to continue education in the HVAC field.

Why Work Here?

The company offers ongoing paid continuing education and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution. Employees have access to a simple IRA, paid federal holidays, and paid time off, fostering a supportive and balanced work-life environment.

Work Environment

The role requires working safely in active construction sites with numerous other trades, maintaining a clean and safe working space. The job frequently involves working on ladders and rooftops, with unconditioned work sites anticipating winter and summer conditions. Dust and small work environments are common, and proper safety measures will be employed at all times.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oak Park, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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 meet 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.