HVAC Service Technician

Thirty Madison Ventures; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 85,962,240 - 114,616,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home company vehicle

Health and life insurance

Job summary

Thirty Madison Ventures in Gurnee, IL is hiring an HVAC Service Technician for a full-time role, Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM with a 30-minute break. The job includes a rotating 4-week on-call schedule and daily dispatch-based diagnostics and repairs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of HVAC experience and is proficient with forced air, mini-splits, heat pumps, and radiant boilers. A clean driving record and strong work ethic are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HVAC service experience.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints.
• Comfortable working at heights/on rooftops for light commercial RTUs.
• Clean driving record and reliable attendance.
• Desire to grow into leadership or senior tech role.
• Proficient with forced air, mini-splits, heat pumps and radiant boilers (no steam).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain and repair residential and light commercial HVAC systems.
• Arrive at 7:30 AM to restock truck/parts and follow dispatch schedules.
• Participate in the 4-week rotating on-call schedule for weekend calls and maintenance agreements.
• Provide clear explanations of repairs and identify upgrade opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Blueprint reading

Leadership potential

Education

HVAC certification

Tools

R22 refrigerants

R410A / A2Ls

Job description

Title, Location, Schedule & Pay

• Job Title: HVAC Service Technician

• Location: Gurnee, IL

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (30-minute break).

• On-Call Expectation: Rotating on-call schedule every 4th week

• Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour depending on experience

  • ($30–$36/hr for 3+ years; up to $38–$40/hr for 8+ years).

Benefits & Additional Compensation

• Sales SPIFFs & Incentives: $25 – $100 per sale for equipment replacements (furnaces/AC), humidifiers, Wi-Fi thermostats, dehumidifiers, water heaters, and maintenance agreements.

• Year-End Bonus: Discretionary performance and efficiency-based year-end bonus.

• Health & Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield IL insurance plans with significant company contribution, plus dental, vision, short/long-term disability, accidental death, and automatic company-paid term life insurance.

• Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% company match.

• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks PTO plus 7 paid holidays per year.

• Company Vehicle & Tech: Take-home company vehicle, phone, tablet, and uniforms (shirts) provided.

• Training & Development: Distributor-provided training programs available after 6 months.

Job Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of HVAC service experience.

• Technical Skills: Proficient with forced air, mini-splits, heat pumps, and radiant boilers (no steam). Experienced with legacy (R22) and current/newer refrigerants (R410A, A2Ls).

• Site & Work Requirements: Comfortable working at heights and on rooftops for light commercial rooftop units (RTUs).

• General Requirements: Clean driving record, reliable attendance, standard hand tools, and a strong work ethic.

• Pluses: Ability to read/interpret blueprints and the desire/potential to grow into a leadership or senior tech role.

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnostics & Repairs: Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair residential and light commercial HVAC systems across daily dispatch schedules.

• Daily Operations: Arrive at 7:30 AM to restock truck/parts, follow cloud-based dispatch schedules on mobile devices, and manage calls independently in the field.

• On-Call Coverage: Participate in the 4-week rotating on-call schedule for scheduled weekend calls and maintenance agreement customers.

• Customer Service: Provide clear explanations of repairs to customers and identify opportunities for equipment upgrades or accessories.