**Job Title: HVAC Technician** **Job Description** The HVAC Technician/Installer is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing heating and air conditioning systems. The role involves handling installations of split systems and heat pumps, as well as gas pipes, sheet metal, PVC, and electrical components. You will also be involved in duct installation, refrigerant handling, system tuning, and providing technical training. **Responsibilities** + Install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems, including split systems and heat pumps. + Handle gas pipes, sheet metal, PVC, and electrical components. + Perform duct installation and routing. + Properly handle refrigerants and conduct system tuning and charging. + Provide technical direction and on-the-job training. + Coordinate construction efforts with other trades. + Conduct performance tests using specialized tools. + Maintain OSHA standards and ensure compliance with appliance standards. + Travel to homes and businesses as scheduled. + Identify maintenance risks and diagnose electrical and mechanical faults. + Clean, adjust, repair systems, and perform warranty services. + Perform emergency repairs promptly and efficiently. + Determine customer needs and discuss solution methods. + Repair damaged HVAC systems. + Keep records of customer appointments, payment transactions, and invoices. + Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment and HVAC resources. **Essential Skills** + 4+ years of experience as an HVAC technician. + Understanding of advanced air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating principles. + Proficiency with HVAC specialty tools, including sheet metal break, gauges, manometer, hand tools, pipe fitting, and acetylene torch. + Proficiency in balancing new systems with HVAC protocols. + Ability to read schematics and work plans. + EPA 608 Certification. + Valid driver’s license and vehicle for site transportation. + Working knowledge of boiler systems. + OSHA 10 Hour certification (course can be provided). + High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. + Willingness to continue education in the HVAC field. **Why Work Here?** We offer ongoing company-paid continuing education. Our benefits include employer-contributed health, dental, and vision insurance, access to a simple IRA, paid federal holidays, and paid time off. **Work Environment** You will be working in active construction sites with multiple other trades, requiring a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe workspace. The job frequently involves working on ladders and rooftops. Work environments are typically unconditioned, so expect to work in various seasonal conditions. Proper safety measures are required at all times to manage common dust and confined spaces. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oak Park, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.