Trade Professional - HVAC

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•West Lafayette, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trade Professional - HVAC takes ownership of projects and work orders to help ensure the reliable operation of critical building systems. The role plans and manages installations, performs troubleshooting, and responds to urgent situations while supporting a safe, efficient, high-performing environment. The position involves maintaining relationships with assigned foremen and other trade professionals; planning projects and keeping accurate records; operating equipment used to install, repair, and maintain building systems; and managing equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and availability. The role may require responding to emergencies during or after hours to address immediate safety concerns. It also promotes continuous improvement in workplace safety, environmental practices, area processes, and waste reduction. This position is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The listed pay range is $33.00–$50.00 per hour, with starting pay based on job-related factors including experience, training, knowledge, and skills. The employer is 100% employee-owned.

Requirements

HVAC Excellence or NATE Certification.
EPA Refrigeration Certification, minimum Type II, or the ability to acquire it within six months of employment.
Ability to initiate, build, and maintain healthy relationships with coworkers while keeping company goals in mind.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and strictly enforce safety procedures.
Ability to work various shifts, hours, and days depending on workload.
Valid driver's license.
Self-motivation and a commitment to maintaining high-quality work.
Experience with lockout/tagout and stop-work procedures.
Experience using computers for information gathering, time reporting, record keeping, inventory management, and communication.
Ability to lift and maneuver 40 pounds frequently.
Ability to pull weight from high or low shelves.
Ability to safely ascend and descend ladders.
Ability to reach, bend, grip, and twist.
Ability to stand for at least eight hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience in maintenance, repair, and installation.
Experience with water-cooled air compressors.
Experience with refrigerated air dryers.
Experience with commercial HVAC package rooftop units (20–130 ton).
Experience with commercial air-cooled chillers (190–215 ton).
Experience with in-duct humidification and dehumidification equipment.
Experience with ultrapure water systems.
Experience with process ventilation.
Experience with boilers (1M+ BTU).
Experience with commercial water delivery systems, including pumps, piping, motors, softeners, filtration, and UV.

Responsibilities

Own relationships with assigned foremen and/or other trade professionals to complete projects and work orders efficiently.
Plan and manage projects and maintain accurate records.
Operate equipment used to install, repair, and maintain building systems.
Manage equipment and supplies, maintain inventory, and ensure required items are available for installation and repair work.
Respond to emergency situations during or after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns.
Follow and promote continuous improvement of workplace safety, environmental practices, area processes, and waste reduction opportunities.

Benefits

Employer-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
Personal 401(k) options.
Medical insurance.
Prescription insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
10 paid holidays.
Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
9 paid sick days.
Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Wellness benefits.
Fertility benefits.
Adoption benefits.
Flexible spending benefits.