HVAC and Building Systems Technician Associate

HVAC and Building Systems Technician Associate

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial
• Date Posted: 5/20/2026
• Location:
  
  Proviso West High School
• Date Available:
  
  Upon Approval

Division / Department:
Custodial and Maintenance

Classification (FLSA):
Full-time, Non-Exempt

Position Group:
Maintenance

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 260 Days (12-Month)

Union Membership:
Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW

Reports to:

Custodial and Maintenance Building Lead;
Director of Buildings and Grounds

The HVAC Technician helps install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems that control temperature and air quality in buildings. This role is hands‑on and ideal for someone with basic knowledge in mechanics, problem‑solving, and working with tools and equipment.

• Assist with the installation and maintenance of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems.
• Help inspect and repair fans, motors, pumps, filters, and thermostats.
• Use tools, gauges, and meters to test and adjust equipment.
• Support senior technicians with routine maintenance, such as cleaning coils and replacing filters.
• Monitor building systems like chillers, boilers, and cooling towers.
• Follow safety rules and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Record maintenance activities and report problems to supervisors.
• Perform snow removal duties.
• Assist in general maintenance duties and responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the administration.

• Interest in working with hands and learning mechanical systems.
• Ability to follow directions and work safely.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic math and problem‑solving ability.
• Dependable and willing to learn new skills.

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Technical or trade school training in HVAC (preferred but not required).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record (may be required).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work indoors or outdoors in various weather conditions.

Salary Range:
As set forth in the current agreement between the Board of Education of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Cook County, Illinois, and Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW, .

Benefits:
As set forth in the current agreement between the Board of Education of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Cook County, Illinois, and Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW, .

This job description provides guidelines and direction for accomplishing goals and objectives. It covers the essential responsibilities and activities required for effective execution of the position but is not exhaustive. The individual in this role may perform additional duties as assigned.

This description also serves compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.