HVAC Technician (5037) (Maintenance)

HES Facilities•Grayslake, IL

About The Position

HES is hiring an HVAC Technician to perform maintenance and repair work on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other equipment in an educational facilities environment. The technician troubleshoots and repairs a broad range of mechanical and building systems, conducts preventative maintenance, maintains records, and informs the Director about major machinery failures. The position includes a weekend on-call rotation and may require reporting at any hour during disasters or other emergencies. It is a full-time, second-shift position that includes weekends and summers, and reports to the Director. The technician also provides direction and oversight to Maintenance staff and participates in staff selection, onboarding, training, and scheduling. The role involves physical, labor-intensive work, including lifting, climbing, repetitive tool use, and working around moving equipment. Employees may work at heights and in loud environments where ear plugs may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA certification.
Ability to perform essential duties during shifts of 10 or more hours per day and overtime as needed.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 110 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, talk, and hear as required by the job.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights.
Ability to use common hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices.
Ability to operate required computer software.
Availability for weekend on-call rotation and emergency work at any hour.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, building automation, refrigeration, and other listed equipment and systems.
Inspect drives, motors, belts, fluid levels, filters, machinery, and equipment; perform routine and preventative maintenance.
Diagnose equipment problems using blueprints, repair manuals, parts catalogs, testing devices, and other tools as needed.
Record maintenance and repair work performed; communicate work progress, timelines, and issues to customers and the Director.
Clean and lubricate machinery components, and clean and maintain tools and mechanical equipment.
Operate school equipment and vehicles needed to perform the job, including trucks, tractors, golf carts, and lifts.
Initiate purchase orders for parts and repairs, and recommend when subcontractors are needed for major maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
Respond to radio and emergency calls; participate in weekend on-call rotation and report for emergencies as required.
Perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, concrete, tile, and drywall repairs.
Assist with grounds and equipment maintenance, snow removal, and carpentry, plumbing, metal work, and painting tasks.
Load, unload, and transport parts, materials, and equipment.
Use required computer software, such as Maintimizer and School Dude, or other customer- or Director-required systems.
Provide direction and oversight to Maintenance staff; participate in staff selection, onboarding, training, and scheduling.
Plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Facility Manager, Director, or Customer.