12-Hour Night Shift Utilities Technician

Abbott Laboratories; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL is seeking a dedicated utilities technician to perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs on plant utility systems. The role supports manufacturing operations within the GES Global Engineering Services division and requires strong knowledge of boilers, chillers, HVAC, pumps, and related infrastructure.

The position features a rotating 12-hour night shift (6pm–6:30am), with 4 nights on and 4 nights off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years experience in utilities, industrial maintenance, facilities operations, or related field.
• Working knowledge of boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, pumps, piping, electrical systems, or automation controls.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, P&IDs, schematics, and equipment drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on plant utility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve utility equipment issues to maintain safe, reliable operation.
• Execute maintenance on mechanical, pneumatic, hydronic, and rotating equipment systems.
• Ensure proper operation of critical utility systems (steam, chilled water, potable water, wastewater, compressed air).

Skills

Boilers & HVAC knowledge

P&ID reading

CMMS proficiency

Electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Abbott Park, IL is seeking a dedicated utilities technician to perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs on plant utility systems. The role supports manufacturing operations within the GES Global Engineering Services division and requires strong knowledge of boilers, chillers, HVAC, pumps, and related infrastructure.

The position features a rotating 12-hour night shift (6pm–6:30am), with 4 nights on and 4 nights off.