HVAC/R Technician I

Abbott • Chicago, IL

12d • $23 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is based at Abbott Park, Illinois, in the GES Global Engineering Services division. The HVAC/Refrigeration Group responds to comfort complaints and performs preventive maintenance and repairs on 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 provides skilled-trade maintenance support to manufacturing and research and development laboratories, warehouses, and office facilities at Abbott Park and associated owned and leased facilities in Lake County. The position supports a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operation and follows a rotating 12-hour day schedule, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with four days on and four days off.

The technician independently performs maintenance on a variety of HVAC/R equipment and systems, including production, laboratory, and facility equipment. Work can include mechanical, pipefitting, building maintenance, and other special assignments. The technician may lead and coordinate a crew of two or more tradespeople on larger projects. The role requires safe, sound judgment in troubleshooting and repairs, customer service, and adherence to company and GMP policies. The HVAC/R Mechanic II works under the direction of the HVAC/R Mechanic I until experience supports progression to more difficult assignments.

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.
• Proficiency in all aspects of HVAC/R system equipment maintenance, including the demonstrated ability to work well with others in a commercial and/or industrial environment.
• Understanding of HVAC/R theory and its application to commercial and/or industrial air-handling systems.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting and mechanical repairs and install refrigeration equipment and accessories according to Abbott Engineering Standards.
• Knowledge of CMMS functions related to refrigeration maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to make knowledgeable decisions concerning safety and company standards and policies.

Nice To Haves

• Federal EPA certification for operating refrigerant-reclaiming equipment and for proper refrigerant use and disposal.
• Associate degree.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and understand hardware, operating-system, and maintenance work on a variety of HVAC/R equipment and systems.
• Perform mechanical, pipefitting, building-maintenance, and other work on special assignments as required.
• Lead and coordinate a crew of two or more tradespeople on larger projects when assigned.
• Help ensure GMP and safe-work policies and procedures are followed in accordance with company policies.
• Participate in work-group meetings and identify ways to improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
• Troubleshoot, order parts, and install parts and materials on HVAC/R equipment, including motors, fans, electrical control devices, 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.
• Perform mechanical overhauls and preventive maintenance on plant HVAC equipment.
• Braise and/or solder heating and cooling coils.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and install refrigeration equipment and accessories according to Abbott Engineering Standards.
• Evaluate available resources and make decisions consistent with safety requirements and company standards and policies.
• Use CMMS functions related to refrigeration maintenance, preventive maintenance, and associated activities.
• Provide customer service and return equipment to operation in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• 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, offering a path to a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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