Total Talent Solutions
Now hiring for a HVAC Technician Direct Hire
Location: Crete, IL
Pay Rate: $32.00 – $35.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm (with weekend on call)
Join Staffmark and discover a HVAC Technician position where your work matters and your contributions are truly appreciated.
Put your commercial HVAC expertise to work in a field-based role where no two days are exactly the same. As an HVAC Technician, you’ll travel to commercial customer locations in a company-provided vehicle to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and service on HVAC and building systems. This position also supports general facility maintenance, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting work.
If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.
Job Duties
- Perform preventive maintenance on commercial package and split HVAC systems.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace belts, pulleys, compressors, motors, contactors, circuit boards, and related components.
- Test compressors, fan motors, blower motors, burners, heat exchangers, and system controls.
- Diagnose airflow and ductwork issues and perform general boiler system repairs.
- Safely recover, handle, and use refrigerants in accordance with EPA requirements.
- Perform brazing and repair copper HVAC components as needed.
- Complete minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general facility repairs.
- Complete service inspections, work orders, service reports, and equipment documentation.
- Use tablets and smartphones to document completed work, inspection results, and service details.
- Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and internal support teams.
- Follow OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, and applicable building codes.
- Provide estimates for additional repairs or larger service projects as needed.
Education Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school, technical certification, or related education preferred.
- EPA Universal Certification required.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing required.
- Must maintain any additional licenses or certifications required for assigned work.
Experience Requirements
- 5 years of HVAC and general maintenance experience required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial HVAC systems.
- Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building mechanical systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot package units, split systems, boilers, electrical components, and HVAC controls.
- Comfortable using mobile devices, work-order systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel locally between customer properties daily.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a related industry or similar position is preferred.
- Experience working in fast-paced, customer-focused, manufacturing, warehouse, administrative, or professional environments is beneficial depending on the assignment.
- Relevant certifications, technical training, or specialized skills are considered an asset.
- Individuals who demonstrate adaptability, professionalism, strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn are well positioned for success as a HVAC Technician.
- HS diploma or Degree/Certification, or equivalent professional experience in Landscaping, Trades (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, etc), or Specialty Floor Care, preferred.
Physical Capabilities
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- Frequently is required to climb or balance.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
What You Will Do
As a HVAC Technician you will perform responsibilities that support the daily operations of your assigned employer while following established procedures, quality standards, and workplace safety requirements. Duties may include operating equipment, working with customers, handling materials, preparing documentation, supporting administrative activities, using technology, collaborating with team members, or completing other responsibilities appropriate to the position. Successful HVAC Technician professionals demonstrate adaptability, professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing quality work while contributing to organizational success.
- HVAC Technicians perform preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot and service of commercial HVAC systems.
- HVAC Technicians perform tests and analysis of data to assure the proper functioning of equipment and provide recommendations as appropriate
The HVAC Technician performs work that contributes directly to organizational productivity and customer satisfaction. This role requires dependable attendance, attention to detail, and the willingness to learn new skills as business needs evolve.
Successful HVAC Technician professionals demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and a positive attitude while helping organizations achieve operational excellence.
This career offers opportunities to build valuable experience across a wide variety of industries.
