HVAC/R Technician II

Abbott Laboratories • Lewes, DE

2d • $25 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL in our GES Global Engineering Services division. The HVAC/Refrigeration Technician II provides 24/7 skilled-trade maintenance support across Abbott Park and associated owned or leased Lake County facilities, including manufacturing, R&D laboratories, warehouses, and offices. The technician performs advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on a wide range of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including ice machines, refrigerators/freezers, low-temperature systems, environmental chambers, incubators, freeze dryers, air dryers, dehumidifiers, stability chambers, and building HVAC systems. This role requires sound judgment, strong customer service, and a commitment to safety and quality in all service activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5+ years of formal training and experience in commercial or industrial HVAC/R system maintenance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of HVAC/R maintenance, with the ability to work effectively in collaborative environments.
• Must consistently adhere to all safe‑work practices and environmental and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• EPA certification for refrigerant recovery, handling, and disposal preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform HVAC and refrigeration diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance across diverse facility environments.
• Service and maintain equipment including chillers, freezers, refrigerators, low‑temperature systems, freeze dryers, incubators, environmental chambers, VAV boxes, dehumidifiers, and air dryers.
• Conduct refrigerant recovery and reclamation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair air‑handling systems, including bearings, belts, seals, valves, actuators, and related components.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical components such as motors, fans, compressors, pumps, and basic control devices.
• Perform brazing, soldering, and installation tasks on HVAC/R equipment per Abbott Engineering Standards.
• Utilize Building Automation Systems and environmental control systems to diagnose and resolve operational issues.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks, including calibration and adjustment of temperature and pneumatic controls.
• Work as a multi‑skilled tradesperson, assisting with electrical, mechanical, pipefitting, and general building maintenance assignments as needed.
• Perform mechanical overhauls and prepare equipment for optimal performance and regulatory inspection.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What This Job Offers

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