Experienced HVAC Service Technician

H.A. Thompson & Sons; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned company, H.A. Thompson & Sons, seeks an Experienced HVAC Service Technician in Chicago. Responsibilities include maintaining and diagnosing HVAC systems. They offer a competitive pay rate of $32-$48 per hour and several comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Health insurance - 50% employer paid

Dental & vision insurance - 100% employer paid

Short-term disability - 100% employer paid

$10,000 life insurance - employer paid

Annual boot stipend

Uniforms and company vehicle provided

Vested 401(k) plan with up to 4% match

Up to 2 weeks vacation depending on experience

Company savings plan

FSA or HSA options

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial HVAC.
• Ability to apply theories and techniques of HVAC trade.
• Knowledge of various refrigeration and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoots and replaces defective units.
• Installs and understands various HVAC systems.

Skills

Knowledge of HVAC theory

Troubleshooting

Customer relationship building

Basic electricity knowledge

Education

EPA Universal certification

Tools

Basic hand tools

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Welcome to North Dakota! With a population of 787,672 and a growth rate of 0.6%, the state offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living. Each community embraces a "North Dakota Nice" atmosphere, providing a welcoming, small-town feel.

North Dakota is an ideal place to raise a family, thanks to its friendly neighbors, strong sense of community, and high quality of life. The state is known for its excellent air quality (ranked 6th in the nation) and abundant outdoor activities, including scenic state parks, lakes, and nature reserves, making it easy to enjoy the great outdoors.

Our schools and universities are among the best in the country, with the 12th highest public-school funding and the 13th highest graduation rate. Combined with a thriving economy and a relatively low cost of living, North Dakota offers an outstanding quality of life at an exceptional value.

Nestled in the heart of North Dakota is H.A. Thompson and Sons. H.A. Thompson and Sons is a family-owned business that has proudly served the local community for over 116 years. Our success is built on the dedication of the hardworking employees who have helped us maintain our strong reputation. We deeply value the commitment of our team members and recognize their essential role in upholding the company's legacy.

Rooted in tradition and guided by our core values, H.A. Thompson and Sons understands the importance of giving back to the communities that support us. As a family-oriented company, we offer our employees and their families the opportunity to participate in a variety of local events. Throughout the year, we also host company-wide gatherings to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

To further recognize their contributions, we provide a profit-sharing bonus at the end of each year. At H.A. Thompson and Sons, you'll find a close-knit, supportive team where employees work together to achieve shared success.

Currently, we have an immediate opening for an HVAC Service Technician who will be responsible for working with numerous system parts and mechanisms to maintain, diagnose, and correct HVAC system problems. This includes replacing parts and adjusting system controls for better performance by using special tools and diagnostic equipment.

What We Offer

• Health - 50% employer paid
• Dental & vision - 100% employer paid
• Short-term disability - 100% employer paid
• $10,000 life insurance - employer paid
• AFLAC
• Up to 2 weeks vacation depending on experience
• Vested 401(k) retirement savings plan - up to 4% match
• FSA or HSA
• Company savings plan
• Annual boot stipend
• Uniforms and company vehicle provided/dispatched from home
  
  

Pay Range: $32.00 - $48.00 per hour, depending on experience

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, low rotation on-call schedule

Job Duties

• Provides preventive maintenance on heating and cooling systems.
• Troubleshoots units that are not working and replace parts that are defective.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Installs refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, pneumatic control, and humidity control systems.
• Understanding and troubleshooting knowledge of the following:
• Rooftop Units
• Air Handling Units
• Wet Systems
• Cooling Towers
• VAV Boxes
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Build strong customer relationships and build knowledge and understanding of new and existing customer needs/expectations
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience specific to the commercial HVAC industry
• Knowledge of the theory, methods, practices, tools, and equipment of the trade
• Possess own basic hand tools
• EPA Universal certified
• Knowledge of the operating principles and characteristics of the various types of refrigeration, pneumatic/DDC control, and air conditioning systems
• Knowledge of basic electricity and control systems
• Ability to apply the theory, technique, principles, and processes of the HVAC mechanic's trade
• Ability to read, understand, and work from blueprints, specifications, and schematics
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, or stand, lift, and move heavy objects
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Chiller experience preferred
• Experience with package units up to 60 tons
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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