HVAC/R Technician II — 12-Hour Night Shift & Growth

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 31,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

Retirement savings plan with high-empp

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL-based HVAC/Refrigeration Technician II is a full-time role in the GES division. The position works a rotating 12-hour night shift, 6pm–6:30am, four nights on and four nights off, across Abbott Park and Lake County facilities including manufacturing, R&D laboratories, warehouses, and offices.

This role performs advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on a wide range of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years of formal training and experience in commercial or industrial HVAC/R system maintenance.
• EPA certification for refrigerant recovery, handling, and disposal preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform HVAC and refrigeration diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance across diverse facility environments.
• Service and maintain equipment including chillers, freezers, refrigerators, low‑temperature systems, VAV boxes, dehumidifiers, and air dryers.
• Conduct refrigerant recovery and reclamation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair air-handling systems, including bearings, belts, seals, valves, actuators, and related components.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical components such as motors, fans, compressors, pumps, and basic control devices.
• Perform brazing, soldering, and installation tasks on HVAC/R equipment per Abbott Engineering Standards.

Skills

HVAC/R maintenance

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

EPA certification (preferred)

Job description

Abbott Park, IL-based HVAC/Refrigeration Technician II is a full-time role in the GES division. The position works a rotating 12-hour night shift, 6pm–6:30am, four nights on and four nights off, across Abbott Park and Lake County facilities including manufacturing, R&D laboratories, warehouses, and offices.

This role performs advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on a wide range of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, with emphasis on safety and quality.