Commercial Hvac Technician

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 83,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

paid holidays

BCBS medical plans

dental/vision plans

401(k)

ESOP

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. seeks an experienced HVAC/R Technician II for an onsite contract-to-hire role at Abbott Park, IL.

The position emphasizes maintaining industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems with a 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and a pay rate of $40.00–$43.00 per hour. Candidates will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control issues, perform preventive maintenance, and work with BAS/DDC and CMMS tools to ensure safe, compliant operations in a large manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Technical HVAC training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Industrial HVAC/R experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on associated equipment.
• Interpret electrical schematics and read equipment manuals.
• Use BAS/DDC for monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Maintain safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics & manuals

Strong communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical HVAC training or apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS software

BAS/DDC systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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.