HVAC Technician - 1st Shift

Job Summary

Woodward is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to support the Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL. The technician will lead projects, perform installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HVAC systems, and mentor junior technicians.

Hourly base pay ranges:
Level II
: $24.52 - $31.73 - $39.43.
Level III
: $28.85 - $37.50 - $46.15. All levels eligible for benefits.

• Annual cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
• Vacation, sick time, vacation buy-up, short-term disability, bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program including mental health benefits
• Life & disability insurance options
• Optional health, dependent care flexible spending, and other voluntary benefits

• Install HVAC systems according to established procedures and specifications.
• Conduct regular maintenance to ensure efficient operation.
• Develop and carry out preventive maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose and resolve typical HVAC problems.
• Mentor less experienced team members.
• Optimize technical processes to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members to support project objectives.
• Document maintenance activities and service reports.

• Expertise in installing and maintaining HVAC systems
• Advanced knowledge of complex HVAC systems and refrigeration cycles
• Technical troubleshooting of intricate HVAC issues
• Leadership and mentorship capabilities
• Project management from initiation to completion
• Regulatory compliance knowledge of HVAC codes and standards
• Mechanical aptitude, blueprint interpretation skills
• Electrical wiring and control system installation
• Safety compliance and incident prevention
• Customer service and communication skills
• Tool proficiency and documentation skills

• EPA Section 608 Certification or equivalent
• Journeyman HVAC experience
• Experience with Trane HVAC monitoring systems
• Knowledge of 800-ton chiller units and boilers
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on large commercial units
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills
• U.S. Person status or qualified for required authorization (ITAR/EAR compliance)

• Lifting or moving objects, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, work in tight spaces.
• Work in moderate or extreme temperatures and conditions requiring protective gear.
• May involve repetitive kneeling and tight spaces.

• Position subject to ITAR and/or EAR. All applicants must be U.S. Persons or obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or Commerce.

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.