HVAC/Refrigeration Technician I
About The Position
This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location in the GES Global Engineering Services division. The HVAC/Refrigeration Group handles comfort complaints, and preventive maintenance, repair of ice machines, refrigerators & freezer units, low temperature refrigeration systems, environmental chambers, incubators, air dryers, lab heating and cooling equipment dehumidifiers, stability chambers. The HVAC/R Mechanic II will work on the HVAC/R systems and equipment and control systems. Will troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform all required tasks and make repairs necessary to return the equipment to operation in a timely manner. Good judgment is necessary in matters pertaining to customer satisfaction and quality of services performed. This primary function is to provide 24 hour, 7 day a week "skilled trade" maintenance support to the manufacturing, research and development laboratories, warehouses, and office facilities that make up Abbott Park and its associated owned and leased Lake County facilities.
Requirements
- Must have a high school education or equivalent.
- 3+ years of formal training and work experience/responsibility in the field of commercial or industrial HVAC/R system maintenance.
- Proficiency in all aspects of maintenance of HVAC/R system equipment including the demonstrated ability to work well with others in a commercial and/or industrial work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Certified by the Federal EPA for operation of refrigerant reclaiming equipment and for proper usage and disposal of all refrigerants is a preferred
- Associates Degree Preferred
- Must be able to work with little to no supervision
- Great Customer Service Skills
Responsibilities
- Exercise's ability and job knowledge to independently perform and understand hardware, operating systems and maintenance work on a variety of HVAC/R equipment and systems including production, lab, and facility equipment.
- Work as a multi-skill tradesperson, doing mechanical, pipefitting, building maintenance and/or other work on special assignments as required and assigned.
- May be assigned as a lead person in a crew of two or more tradespersons on larger projects.
- Be the liaison person and coordinator of work assigned to the crew.
- Assist in ensuring that GMP and safe work policies and procedures are followed and maintained at all times in accordance with established company policies.
- Participate in work group team meetings and actively look for methods and work processes that improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
- Troubleshoot, order parts and installation of parts and material on equipment such as fractional horsepower motors, unit circulation fans, basic electrical devices associated with the control of the units, air conditioners, air handlers, compressors, pumps, walk in coolers and freezers, etc.
- Perform preventative and demand maintenance work on all types of plant HVAC/R equipment Including fans, valves, actuators, variable air volume controllers , etc.
- Install bearings, seals, belts, gaskets, etc. on HVAC/R equipment utilizing a variety of gauges, tools and test equipment including vacuum and pressure gauges, leak detectors, torque wrenches, multi-meters, amp meters, etc.
- Perform mechanical overhauls and perform preventive maintenance work on all types of plant HVAC equipment.
- Have understanding of HVAC/R theory and application to air handling systems in a commercial and/or industrial environment.
- Perform brazing and/or soldering of heating and cooling coils etc.
- Perform troubleshooting and mechanical repairs and to install refrigeration equipment and accessories according to Abbott Engineering Standards.
- On an independent basis, evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions in regard to safety and company standards and policies.
- Know CMMS functions that pertain to refrigeration maintenance, PM and related activities.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
