HVAC Mechanic

HVAC Mechanic Opportunity

If you take pride in keeping complex utility systems running and want to work somewhere stable, growing, and known for treating their maintenance team well, keep reading. This is the kind of role where your skills actually matter. We're seeking a hands-on HVAC Mechanic for a 2nd Shift role at a well-established candy manufacturing facility in Forest Park, IL.

This facility has been a staple of the Forest Park community for decades and manufactures some of the most recognizable candy brands in the country. The operation is large-scale, fully onsite, and has been growing every year. Safety is taken seriously here, the culture is positive, and maintenance is not an afterthought.

You will work for a company that has been around long enough to do things right and is growing fast enough to stay interesting. Lunch is provided free every day at the facility. The benefits package covers you and your family across medical, dental, vision, retirement, and more. And if you want overtime, this role has it.

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

HVAC Mechanic Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems including condensers, air handling units, refrigerant circuits, chiller systems, and dehumidification equipment.
• Inspect, service, and repair steam systems including generators, pumps, steam traps, valves, and distribution piping.
• Service compressed air systems including compressors, blowers, air dryers, and filtration components.
• Perform water quality testing and manage water treatment programs to protect equipment and maintain compliance.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance across all utility systems and respond quickly to equipment issues to keep production running.

Schedule: 4pm-4:30am, rotating schedule

Hourly Compensation: $38/hr + $1 differential

HVAC Mechanic Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on HVAC or facilities maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration systems, compressed air, steam systems, chillers, or dehumidification equipment.
• Ability to braze, solder, perform pipe work, and read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• EPA refrigerant handling knowledge.
• Ability to work 2nd shift hours, rotational days off, and weekends or holidays as needed.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision and supplemenatry insurance available
• PTO & holidays
• 401k with match
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursment

Location: Forest Park, IL

If you're interested in this HVAC Mechanic opportunity, apply online or email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. We look forward to connecting with you!

Verstela is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.