Facilities Tech/Maintenance Tech (Chillers, HVAC)

The Fountain Groups; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company is seeking a Facilities Tech/Maintenance Tech in North Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in HVAC and refrigeration systems, performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Key responsibilities include maintaining and repairing HVAC equipment while ensuring quality standards. This is a contract position requiring a High School diploma and expertise in maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with preventive or demand maintenance for commercial HVAC or industrial chillers.
• EPA Refrigeration certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess building alarms and perform preventive maintenance on air handlers and chillers.
• Change filters and troubleshoot bio freezers and other refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain reliable operation of department assets.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

HVAC systems knowledge

Calibration and inspections

Climbing ladders

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Facilities Tech/Maintenance Tech (Chillers, HVAC)

Base pay range: $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Location: 100% ONSITE, NORTH CHICAGO, IL

Shift: 1st shift

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years of experience with preventive or demand maintenance for commercial HVAC or industrial chillers
• EPA Refrigeration certification highly preferred (not mandatory)
• Experience in lubrication, calibration, inspections, and replacement of worn parts
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing pumps, sensors, motors, chillers, and PLC devices
• Comfortable climbing ladders and working outdoors, including roof access

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Assess building alarms and perform preventive maintenance on air handlers and chillers
• Change filters and troubleshoot bio freezers and other refrigeration equipment
• Maintain reliable operation of department assets and meet quality standards
• Assist root cause investigations and reliability‑centered maintenance analysis
• Train others on tasks and create or edit maintenance job plans
• Support continuous improvement projects and safety initiatives within maintenance
• Perform advanced mechanical tasks and preventive maintenance on HVAC/refrigeration equipment, including troubleshooting, ordering parts, and installing components
• Order materials and parts from stockroom/vendors and initiate work orders
• Communicate job status to customers and other work groups

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Manufacturing

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing