$50 per hour
Vintage Home, the renowned heating, cooling, and plumbing leader in Evanston, serving all of the Chicago-land area. As an HVAC Service Technician, your role involves delivering top-notch service by diagnosing, troublesho…
Skilled Trades · Chicago, IL
HVAC Technician jobs in Chicago, IL
HVAC technicians install, service, and repair heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, diagnosing refrigeration and electrical faults in homes and commercial buildings.
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$21–$50/hr
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$65k
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$25 - $32 per hour
Skilled Trades Services is currently looking for a HVAC Service Technician for Chicago, IL. Entry Level HVAC Service Technician Title : Residential HVAC Service Technician Department: Service Reports to : Owner/Service M…
Get paid to learn how to become a certified HVAC Technician at Star Tech Academy! Yes, you will be PAID to train. Our unique 6-month program offers hands-on training, real-world experience, and a guaranteed job upon grad…
leaks and stoppages, lighting repairs/replacement, minor electrical replacements, minor heating, ventilation and air conditioning ( HVAC) troubleshooting and reporting, structural component repairs (carpentry), painting,…
to be one of the most trusted and best reviewed heating companies in Chicago. Due to rapid growth, we are looking to add HVAC Service Technicians to our team. You job requirements will be to service and repair heating an…
$24 - $48 per hour
now—with a $3,000 sign-on bonus in your pocket within 30 days!* About this Role We're hiring an experienced Rental HVAC Service Technician to be a core part of our field service team. In this dynamic role, you'll indepen…
$37 - $40 per hour
Description Position at Mac Properties ❄️ HVAC Technician | $37–$40/Hour | Full-Time + Benefits + $500 sign-on bonus Silliman Group, LLC Build it. Fix it. Keep it running. Silliman Group is the design and construction en…
$25 - $70 per hour
A quickly growing local company is looking to fill an HVAC Service Technician position. Competitive compensation and plenty of opportunities for professional development! * Competitive Pay * Professional Growth * Great c…
$30 - $60 per hour
A quickly growing local company is looking to fill a SR. HVAC Service Technician position. Competitive compensation and plenty of opportunities for professional development! * Competitive Pay * Professional Growth * Grea…
$85k - $120k
HVAC Technician If you take pride in your work, desire a lasting career with opportunities for growth/promotion, and want to work in a place that values you, look no longer! A high-level Mechanical Company with a reputat…
HVAC Technician Job Summary We have an immediate opening for an experienced HVAC Technician. You will travel to each client's location to inspect their current equipment, identify problems with their units, and perform n…
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What hvac technicians earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $21–$27 | $43k–$56k |
| Journeyman | $26–$37 | $54k–$76k |
| Master / Lead | $35–$50 | $73k–$103k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
EPA 608 certificationRefrigeration cycle diagnosisElectrical troubleshootingBrazing and pipe workHeat pumps and mini-splitsDuctwork and airflowManifold gauges and metersCustomer communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
A system is running but not cooling. Walk me through your diagnosis.
Show the sequence: filters and airflow first, then charge, superheat and subcooling, and electrical components. Ruling out the simple causes first signals experience.
What EPA 608 certification level do you hold?
State it directly, ideally Universal. If you also hold NATE or manufacturer certifications, this is the moment to list them.
How do you handle refrigerant recovery and the newer A2L refrigerants?
Describe proper recovery procedure and any experience with R-454B or R-32 handling requirements. Awareness of the refrigerant transition reads well.
Tell me about a callback you got. What went wrong and what did you change?
Own it briefly, explain the missed cause, and describe the habit you added, like verifying charge by measurement instead of rule of thumb.
What is your experience with heat pumps and mini-split systems?
Be specific about brands installed and serviced, inverter board diagnostics, and cold-climate installs. Demand for this experience keeps rising.
How do you talk a homeowner through a repair-versus-replace decision?
Explain giving honest numbers on age, refrigerant type, and efficiency, then letting the customer choose. Trust drives maintenance-agreement sales.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For hvac technicians specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Put your EPA 608 certification level in the first line; Universal is the strongest signal.
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Add NATE, OSHA 10, and manufacturer certifications such as Carrier, Trane, or Mitsubishi.
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Split residential and commercial experience, and name equipment: RTUs, heat pumps, mini-splits, furnaces.
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Quantify service work with calls per day, first-visit fix rate, or maintenance agreements sold.
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Mention experience with the A2L refrigerant transition (R-454B, R-32) to show you are current.
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List diagnostic tools you own, from digital manifolds to combustion analyzers.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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HVAC Apprentice
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HVAC Technician
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Senior or Lead Technician
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Service Manager or Contractor
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