Aeroseal Technician

Protect Environmental•Romeoville, IL

About The Position

ARC Insulation, a Protect Environmental company, is hiring an Aeroseal Technician to perform duct-sealing services in residential homes to improve HVAC efficiency and indoor air quality. The technician prepares job sites and HVAC systems, operates specialized Aeroseal equipment, monitors leakage readings, and verifies results through post-service testing. The role also leads crew members, communicates with customers, makes on-site decisions, completes job documentation, and ensures that projects meet safety and company standards. Daily local travel is performed in a company-provided vehicle. The schedule is primarily during normal business hours, with occasional overtime as needed. The position involves physical, hands-on work, including lifting up to 60 pounds, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and working in crawl spaces, attics, and other confined areas in varying temperatures. Aeroseal certification is preferred, or the technician must be able to obtain certification within the required timeframe. The listed compensation is $75,000–$90,000 per year, with piece-rate pay between $300 and $400 and bonus incentives. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience in residential contracting, HVAC, general labor, or a related trade preferred.
Ability to lead and direct a crew on job sites.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and job specifications.
Dependable, punctual, and comfortable working independently.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a background check.
Ability to regularly lift up to 60 pounds.
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
Comfort working in crawl spaces, attics, and other confined areas in varying temperatures.
Ability to climb ladders and perform physical, hands-on work.
Ability to travel locally each day using a company-provided vehicle.
Availability to work occasional overtime as needed.
Ability to obtain Aeroseal certification within the required timeframe.

Nice To Haves

Previous HVAC or Aeroseal experience.
Previous Aeroseal certification.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
Mechanical aptitude and experience in a related trade.

Responsibilities

Prepare residential job sites by protecting floors, furniture, and customer belongings.
Set up Aeroseal equipment and prepare HVAC duct systems for sealing.
Operate Aeroseal equipment to identify and seal duct leaks.
Monitor leakage readings and perform post-service testing to verify results.
Lead and direct crew members, assign tasks, and ensure work is completed safely and correctly.
Make on-site decisions to resolve issues and keep projects on schedule.
Communicate with customers about services being performed and answer questions professionally.
Maintain company vehicles and equipment and report issues as needed.
Complete job documentation and ensure work meets company standards.
Clean up job sites and leave customers' homes in good condition.
Follow safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Represent Protect Environmental in a professional and customer-focused manner.