Hvac Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: HVAC Service Technician

Job Description

Join a dependable residential HVAC team serving homeowners and residential properties throughout the Peoria, Illinois area. As an HVAC Service Technician, you perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations for heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems in apartments, single-family homes, and renovation and new construction projects. You travel throughout the Peoria area, working in both occupied and vacant units, delivering high-quality service and a positive customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on residential HVAC systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose HVAC system issues using electrical and mechanical skills to identify root causes.
• Complete repairs on HVAC systems, including air conditioning units, furnaces, boilers, and related components.
• Install and replace HVAC systems and components in apartments, single-family homes, and residential renovation projects.
• Perform HVAC work on new construction projects, including system setup, duct work, and equipment installation.
• Read and interpret HVAC plans, blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals to complete installations and repairs accurately.
• Travel throughout the Peoria, IL area to perform field service in both occupied and vacant residential units.
• Work in a variety of environments, including attics, crawl spaces, rooftops, and mechanical rooms, to access HVAC equipment.
• Use basic hand and power tools safely and effectively for installation, service, and repair tasks.
• Document work performed, communicate findings, and provide clear recommendations to customers or supervisors.
• Manage daily service schedules, prioritize tasks, and work independently to complete assigned jobs on time.
• Deliver professional customer service, communicate clearly with residents and property representatives, and address questions or concerns.
• Follow safety procedures and best practices while working with HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with team members and, when applicable, assist with mentoring apprentices or less experienced technicians.

Essential Skills

• EPA Universal 608 Certification (required).
• Minimum 2 years of residential HVAC experience.
• Strong knowledge of heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on residential HVAC systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC systems and components.
• Experience with HVAC installations and replacements in residential settings.
• Ability to read and interpret HVAC plans, diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Peoria, IL area.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily service schedules effectively.
• Strong customer service and communication skills when interacting with residents and property contacts.
• Proficiency with basic hand and power tools used for HVAC installation, service, and repair.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with HVAC system components, duct work, and air conditioning systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical and refrigeration principles related to HVAC systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and HVAC controls.
• Sheet metal fabrication experience, including working with duct work.
• Handyman or general maintenance experience, such as carpentry, drywall, painting, or plumbing.
• NATE Certification.
• Experience with smart thermostats and modern HVAC control systems.
• Experience as a universal maintenance technician in residential environments.
• Ability to mentor apprentices or less experienced technicians and support their development.
• Experience working on construction sites and coordinating HVAC work with other trades.
• Comfort using service management tools or systems to track work orders and schedules.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable organization that offers consistent work and a supportive team environment. The company values reliability, professionalism, and customer satisfaction, creating a workplace where technicians can grow their skills and advance their careers. You gain exposure to a wide variety of residential HVAC systems and projects across the Peoria area, benefiting from a collaborative culture that encourages learning, safety, and work-life balance.

Work Environment

Duties take place both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures. You frequently work in physically demanding environments such as attics, crawl spaces, rooftops, and tight mechanical spaces to access equipment. The role involves daily travel between job sites, regular use of hand and power tools, and hands-on work with HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and refrigeration systems. You operate in occupied and vacant units, maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor while working around residents, property staff, and other trades.

This is a Permanent position based out of Peoria, IL.

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, Dental, Vision

This is a fully onsite position in Peoria,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.