Senior Commercial HVAC Systems Lead; Boilers, Chillers & Cooling Towers

Job Description

Senior Commercial HVAC Systems Lead (Boilers, Chillers & Cooling Towers)

Company: Precision HVAC, Inc.

Location: Skokie, IL

Job Type: Full-Time

By 7:00 AM, you’re reviewing a service plan for a chiller plant downtown. Before lunch, you’ve coached a junior tech through a boiler combustion analysis and signed off on a rooftop unit (RTU) repair. In the afternoon, you’re collaborating with a project manager and an engineer to optimize a cooling tower sequence—and before you wrap, you document the day’s work and recommend an energy‑saving upgrade for a client.

This is a typical day for our Senior Commercial HVAC Systems Lead.

We design, install, and service high‑performance HVAC solutions for commercial and residential clients. Our reputation is built on craftsmanship, reliability, and energy efficiency—and on the people who lead the work in the field.

• Oversee complex commercial HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair projects from planning through completion.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and RTUs with speed and precision.
• Execute routine and preventive maintenance programs for large, integrated systems.
• Ensure strict compliance with industry standards, local building codes, and safety regulations.
• Mentor and develop junior technicians, sharing best practices and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Partner with project managers, engineers, and clients to drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain thorough service records and documentation for all work performed.
• Respond to emergency service calls and secure timely, durable resolutions.
• Recommend performance upgrades and energy‑efficient solutions to reduce operating costs.

• 10+ years as a commercial HVAC technician with deep expertise in boilers, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial HVAC components and control systems.
• EPA Universal Certification (required); additional HVAC certifications are a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Exceptional troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills.
• Leadership experience and effective team management capabilities.
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication.
• Comfort operating independently and as part of a fast‑paced team.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• HVAC
• Driver's License
• HVAC/R Systems
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification
• HVAC Service & Installation
• HVAC Maintenance
• HVAC Troubleshooting
• HVAC Repair
• High School / GED
• Basic Computer Skills