HVAC/Refrigeration Technician I

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Over 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can grow, learn, and care for yourself and your family. You’ll have access to career development, medical coverage, a retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, a debt reduction program, and an education benefit. The Opportunity This position works in the HVAC/Refrigeration Group at our Abbott Park, IL location in the GES Global Engineering Services division. The HVAC/R Mechanic II provides 24‑hour, 7‑day maintenance support to manufacturing, R&D laboratories, warehouses, and office facilities across Abbott Park and associated Lake County facilities. What You’ll Work On Perform hardware, operating systems, and maintenance work on a variety of HVAC/R equipment and systems including production, lab, and facility equipment. Act as a multi‑skill tradesperson performing mechanical, pipefitting, building maintenance and other tasks; may lead a crew of two or more. Liaise and coordinate work assigned to the crew. Ensure GMP and safe‑work policies and procedures are followed. Participate in team meetings and propose methods to improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction. Perform troubleshooting, parts ordering, and installation on equipment such as motors, fans, electrical control devices, compressors, pumps, walk‑in coolers, and freezers. Carry out preventive and demand maintenance on plant HVAC/R equipment such as fans, valves, actuators, and VAV controllers. Install bearings, seals, belts, gaskets using gauges, tools, and test equipment such as vacuum and pressure gauges, leak detectors, torque wrenches, multimeters, amp meters. Perform mechanical overhauls and preventive maintenance on all HVAC equipment. Apply HVAC/R theory and maintain air handling systems in commercial and industrial environments. Brazing and soldering of heating and cooling coils. Install refrigeration equipment and accessories following Abbott Engineering Standards. Evaluate resources and make safety and company‑standard decisions independently. Use CMMS functions for refrigeration maintenance, PM, and related activities. Report to Group Leader, Section Manager, or Department Manager. Operate under the direction of the HVAC/R Mechanic I until experience allows progression. Required Qualifications High school education or equivalent. Three or more years of formal training and responsibility in commercial or industrial HVAC/R maintenance. Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of HVAC/R system equipment maintenance and teamwork. Federal EPA certification for operation of refrigerant reclaiming equipment and proper refrigerant usage and disposal is preferred. Preferred Qualifications Associate’s degree preferred. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Great customer‑service skills. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits at Abbott is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to employee diversity. The base pay for this position is $22.50 – $45.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. #J-18808-Ljbffr Abbott