**Hiring Lead HVAC Technician** **Job Description** The Lead HVAC Technician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing heating and air conditioning systems, including the installation of split systems and heat pumps. This role demands proficiency in handling gas pipes, sheet metal, PVC, and electric components, as well as duct installation and routing. The technician will also handle refrigerants, tune and charge systems, provide technical direction and on-the-job training, coordinate construction with other trades, and conduct performance tests using specialized tools. **Responsibilities** + Install, maintain, and repair heating and air conditioning systems. + Install split systems and heat pumps, including gas pipe, sheet metal, PVC, and electric components. + Perform duct installation and routing. + Handle refrigerants and tune/charge systems. + Provide technical direction and on-the-job training. + Coordinate construction with other trades. + Conduct performance tests with specialized tools. + Maintain OSHA standards and ensure compliance with appliance standards. + Travel to homes and businesses as scheduled. + Identify maintenance risks on equipment. + Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems. + Clean, adjust, and repair systems, and perform warranty services. + Perform emergency repairs promptly and efficiently. + Determine customer needs and discuss solution methods. + Repair damaged HVAC systems. + Keep records of customer appointments and payment transactions. + Maintain accurate inventory of equipment and HVAC resources. **Essential Skills** + 4+ years of experience as an HVAC technician. + Understanding of advanced principles of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating. + Proficiency with HVAC specialty tools including sheet metal break, gauges, manometer, hand tools, pipe fitting, acetylene torch. + Ability to balance new systems with HVAC protocols. + Proficient in reading schematics and work plans. + EPA 608 Certified. + Valid driver’s license and vehicle for transportation to sites. + Working knowledge of boiler systems. + OSHA 10 Hour certified. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. + Willingness to continue education in the HVAC field. + High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent. **Why Work Here?** Our company offers ongoing paid continuing education to support your professional growth. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution, access to a simple IRA, paid federal holidays, and paid time off. **Work Environment** The work environment includes active construction sites where you will collaborate with numerous other trades. Maintaining a clean and safe working space is essential. Work frequently involves being on ladders and rooftops. Sites are not conditioned, so expect to work in various weather conditions during winter and summer. Dust and small work environments are common, and proper safety measures are mandatory at all times. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Oak Park,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.