Job Title: Boiler TechnicianJob DescriptionAs a Boiler Technician, you will be responsible for responding to service calls involving no heat and no hot water issues. You will service, troubleshoot, and repair commercial boilers and volume water heaters exceeding 2 million BTUs, diagnose and repair atmospheric and forced-draft burner systems, and wire and commission commercial boiler control systems. Additionally, you will inspect, maintain, and repair boilers, pumps, water heaters, valves, and related equipment while adhering to company and industry safety standards during all service and repair activities.
Responsibilities
- Respond to service calls involving no heat and no hot water issues.
- Service, troubleshoot, and repair commercial boilers and volume water heaters exceeding 2 million BTUs.
- Diagnose and repair atmospheric and forced-draft burner systems.
- Wire and commission commercial boiler control systems.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair boilers, pumps, water heaters, valves, and related equipment.
- Follow company and industry safety standards during all service and repair activities.
Essential Skills
- Minimum 5 years of experience working on steam boilers, hydronic boilers, and volume water heating boilers.
- Commercial boiler experience strongly preferred.
- Experience wiring and commissioning boiler and mechanical equipment.
- Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to safely perform physical work in commercial environments.
- Valid driver's license required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working on steam, hydronic, and volume water heating boilers.
- Ability to diagnose and repair atmospheric and forced-draft burner systems.
- Experience with commercial heating systems over 2 million BTUs.
- Knowledge of pumps, valves, controls, and mechanical systems.
- Compressor, plumbing, facilities maintenance, maintenance repair, EPA universal.
- Preventive maintenance, repair, troubleshooting.
- Comfortable working independently in field service environments.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to read wiring diagrams and mechanical schematics.
- Safety-focused mindset.
Why Work Here?Join a team that offers consistent, year-round work with 41-50 hours per week. You will have the potential to earn an annual performance bonus ranging from $5,000-$15,000. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. We support your professional growth with paid training, advancement opportunities, and professional development assistance. Work EnvironmentWork primarily takes place at commercial and industrial customer sites throughout the Chicago area. This is a field-based role focused on servicing boilers, heating systems, pumps, burners, and water heating equipment. The work environment is safety-focused with a collaborative, team-oriented culture. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $83000.00 - $104000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Full Benefits Direct placement Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.