HVAC/R Technician I

Abbott Laboratories • Lewes, DE

10d • $23 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is based at Abbott Park, Illinois, in the Global Engineering Services division. The HVAC/Refrigeration Group supports Abbott Park and associated owned and leased Lake County facilities, providing skilled-trade maintenance to manufacturing, research and development laboratories, warehouses, and office facilities. Work includes responding to comfort complaints and performing preventive maintenance and repairs on refrigeration and HVAC equipment, including ice machines, refrigerators and freezers, low-temperature refrigeration systems, environmental chambers, incubators, air dryers, laboratory heating and cooling equipment, dehumidifiers, and stability chambers.

The role involves independently maintaining and troubleshooting a variety of HVAC/R equipment, systems, and controls, and making repairs needed to return equipment to service promptly. The technician may also perform mechanical, pipefitting, building-maintenance, and other work on special assignments, and may coordinate a crew on larger projects. Sound judgment is required in matters of safety, company standards, service quality, and customer satisfaction. The position follows a rotating 12-hour day schedule: 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., four days on and four days off. The posting states the role provides 24-hour, seven-day-a-week skilled-trade maintenance support.

The description refers to the position as HVAC/R Mechanic II in its duties, while the supplied job title is HVAC/R Technician I. It says the technician works under the direction of the HVAC/R Mechanic I until experience supports progressively more difficult assignments. The role may report to a Group Leader, Section Manager, or Department Manager.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of formal training and work experience/responsibility in commercial or industrial HVAC/R system maintenance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of HVAC/R system-equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work well with others in a commercial and/or industrial work environment.
• Understanding of HVAC/R theory and its application to air-handling systems in a commercial and/or industrial environment.
• Ability to braze and/or solder heating and cooling coils.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform mechanical repairs and install refrigeration equipment and accessories according to Abbott Engineering Standards.
• Ability to make independent, knowledgeable decisions about resources, safety, and company standards and policies.
• Knowledge of CMMS functions related to refrigeration maintenance, preventive maintenance, and related activities.
• Ability to work the rotating 12-hour day schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., four days on and four days off.

Nice To Haves

• Federal EPA certification to operate refrigerant reclaiming equipment and properly use and dispose of refrigerants.
• Associate degree.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Strong customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and understand maintenance work on a variety of HVAC/R equipment and systems, including production, laboratory, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems and complete repairs needed to return equipment to operation in a timely manner.
• Perform mechanical, pipefitting, building-maintenance, and other work on special assignments as required.
• When assigned, serve as a lead person and coordinate work for a crew of two or more tradespersons on larger projects.
• Help ensure that GMP and safe-work policies and procedures are followed in accordance with company policies.
• Participate in work-group meetings and identify methods and processes that improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
• Troubleshoot equipment, order parts, and install parts and materials on equipment such as motors, circulation fans, air conditioners, air handlers, compressors, pumps, and walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Perform preventive and demand maintenance on plant HVAC/R equipment, including fans, valves, actuators, and variable air volume controllers.
• Install bearings, seals, belts, and gaskets using gauges, tools, and test equipment such as vacuum and pressure gauges, leak detectors, torque wrenches, multimeters, and ammeters.
• Perform mechanical overhauls and preventive maintenance on plant HVAC equipment.
• Braise and/or solder heating and cooling coils.
• Install refrigeration equipment and accessories according to Abbott Engineering Standards.
• Evaluate available resources and make informed decisions consistent with safety requirements and company standards and policies.
• Use CMMS functions related to refrigeration maintenance, preventive maintenance, and associated activities.

Benefits

• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, described as an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• Career development opportunities with an international company.

What This Job Offers

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