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Compressor Services
McHenry, IL 60051
Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Pay: Based on relevant service experience
Position Overview
Compressor Services is seeking an experienced Air Compressor or HVAC Service Technician to join our service department.
This is not an entry-level position or apprenticeship. Applicants must have previous hands-on field service experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining commercial or industrial mechanical and electrical equipment.
Relevant experience includes:
- Industrial air compressor service and repair
- Commercial or industrial HVAC service
- Refrigeration equipment service
- Industrial maintenance involving electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
The right candidate should already be comfortable working independently, diagnosing equipment problems, using electrical test instruments, communicating with customers, and completing service documentation.
Technicians with HVAC experience will receive training specific to compressed air equipment, but applicants must already possess a strong foundation in electrical diagnostics, mechanical repair, refrigeration, or industrial equipment service.
Primary Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair rotary screw, reciprocating, and other industrial air compressors
- Perform preventative maintenance on compressors, refrigerated air dryers, and related compressed air equipment
- Troubleshoot electrical controls, motors, contactors, overloads, sensors, and control circuits
- Diagnose mechanical, temperature, pressure, airflow, and refrigeration-related problems
- Replace motors, valves, contactors, filters, belts, hoses, sensors, and other equipment components
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals
- Use multimeters, amp clamps, gauges, and other diagnostic equipment
- Clearly explain equipment conditions and recommended repairs to customers
- Complete service reports, timesheets, and parts documentation accurately
- Maintain an organized and properly stocked service vehicle
- Participate in an on-call rotation after becoming familiar with our equipment and procedures
- Travel to customer facilities throughout our service territory
Required Experience
Applicants must have professional field service experience in at least one of the following:
- Air compressor service and repair
- Commercial or industrial HVAC service
- Commercial refrigeration service
- Industrial equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Applicants must also have:
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Experience diagnosing equipment rather than only replacing parts
- Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Experience working with motors, contactors, relays, control circuits, and three-phase equipment
- Ability to work independently at customer facilities
- A valid driver’s license and Clean driving record
- Ability to lift and carry equipment, tools, and parts as required
- Professional communication and customer-service skills
- Punctual Attendance
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience servicing rotary screw or reciprocating air compressors
- Commercial HVAC or refrigeration experience
- EPA Section 608 certification
- Experience with refrigerated compressed-air dryers
- Experience troubleshooting variable-frequency drives
- Experience working with 208/230, and 460V 3PH equipment
- Experience with industrial preventative-maintenance programs
- Factory or manufacturer technical training
This Position Is Not Intended For
- Applicants seeking their first mechanical or technical position
- Entry-level candidates without professional service experience
- Residential installation-only applicants without diagnostic experience
- General laborers without electrical or mechanical troubleshooting experience
- Candidates whose experience is limited to classroom training
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly compensation based on relevant experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Company-provided service vehicle
- Company-provided tools and diagnostic equipment
- Paid technical and manufacturer training
- Opportunities to expand into advanced compressor diagnostics
- Stable, year-round commercial and industrial service work
- Opportunities for advancement within the service department
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday
- Day shift (Starts at 7, or earlier as needed)
- Overtime as service demand requires
- On-call rotation after training
Application Question
Please briefly describe your professional experience diagnosing and repairing air compressors, commercial HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, or industrial machinery. Include the types of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting you have performed.
Applicants without professional HVAC, air compressor, refrigeration, or industrial equipment service experience will not be considered for this position.
Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tools provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $35