HVAC Technician (Chillicothe, IL; East Peoria, IL; ...)

• Typical work schedule is M-F 630am  - 3pm; hours may vary based on business demand.
• Weekend hours may be scheduled to support our 24/7 operation.

• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs heating and ventilation equipment, pumps, fans, chillers, dryers, compressors, and other mechanical equipment as necessary.
• Utilizes the building automation system to track building conditions and the operation of facilities equipment.
• Utilizes strong mechanical and electrical skills in order to complete assignments.
• Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC control and operating systems as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work
• Requires the ability to work safely with 3-phase power up to and including 480V. 
• Must be able to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical circuits ranging from 24VAC/DC and up including lighting and load centers. 
• Strong mechanical/electrical skills are required.

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Three years of experience performing mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• EPA Universal certification

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
• Background check required.
• Pre-employment drug screen required.

• Requires the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.  
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Requires ability to use a variety of office equipment and to operate a computer keyboard to access data bases, to send/receive messages and to prepare documents.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

• Associates degree or technical certification in industrial mechanical, HVAC, related Facility Maintenance discipline, or combined experience
• Experience with building mechanical equipment operation, diagnostics and repairs.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on facility related equipment.
• Experience maintaining basic plumbing needs.
• Experience with basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Experience working in a CMMS environment.

• Must be willing to work overtime when required.  May be required to work holidays and weekends.

Department: Industrial
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position