Field Service Technician HVAC - Data Center

Munters • Macomb, IL

4d • $30 - $50

About The Position

Munters is hiring a Field Service Technician HVAC to support data center equipment in the Chicago area. The role involves frequent travel to customer sites to start up, commission, troubleshoot, and repair Munters equipment. Technicians work independently, manage onsite project activities, and coordinate with other trades and services. The position requires strong diagnostic skills and a focus on responding promptly to customer needs.

The technician performs factory startup, commissioning, warranty, and billable service work; maintains and protects company equipment and property; provides customer training; and documents equipment performance and service activity in detailed field reports. Travel is up to 90% across the United States, by plane and car, and may involve being away from home for several days. The role may include on-call duties, occasional weekend or holiday work, outdoor work in varied weather, and working at heights of six feet or more.

The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent; trade school is desired. Physical work includes exerting force up to 75 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently or constantly, along with climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and close visual work. Required PPE includes safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection when required.

The stated compensation range is $30–$50 per hour. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible scheduling; vacation and paid time off; a 401(k) with employer matching; professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance; company-sponsored social events; and equipment and tools to support the work. Offers are contingent on a pre-employment drug test and background check, as applicable.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience and extensive mechanical-field experience, specifically in HVAC.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, up to 90%, across the United States by plane and car.
• Extensive electrical troubleshooting knowledge, including diagnosing issues proficiently and recording data.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and requirements, including arc flash and lockout/tagout; training in these areas and ability to use electrical-safety PPE.
• Extensive refrigeration knowledge, including independently pressure testing, evacuating, and charging systems; troubleshooting and diagnosing refrigeration problems; and proficiency in brazing and soldering.
• Universal refrigeration card.
• Extensive controls knowledge, including troubleshooting, programming, or downloading to controls systems; understanding PLCs and their platforms; retrieving PLC information and making adjustments; and connecting to PLCs with a computer to communicate and make changes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with site personnel, Sales PM, Service Manager, and Technical Support personnel.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability and willingness to be away from home for several days at a time.
• Willingness to take on-call duties as required.
• Willingness to occasionally work weekends and/or holidays.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to work six feet or more above the ground as required.
• Ability to perform heavy work, exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently or constantly, and to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, and lift.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer terminals, and reading.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school education.
• State Licensed Master HVAC mechanic; the posting notes this requires years of experience, training, testing, and experience working under experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform factory startup, commissioning, warranty, and billable service on Munters data center equipment and systems.
• Maintain and protect Munters equipment and property.
• Respond promptly to customer and management service requests.
• Provide customers with training on Munters equipment.
• Provide technical feedback and document equipment and service activity in detailed field service reports.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment at customer sites.
• Manage onsite startup and commissioning activities and coordinate other trades and services.
• Support urgent customer needs as part of the Field Service team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance.
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
• State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support the work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED