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Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.\nWe are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.\nWoodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.\n Level II: Estimated hourly base pay: $25.00 (minimum) - $32.69 (midpoint) - $39.90 (maximum) Plus overtime\n Level III: Estimated hourly base pay: $30.29 (minimum) - $39.42 (midpoint) - $48.56 (maximum) Plus overtime\nAll Levels are eligible for the benefits below:\nAll members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. \n401(k) match (4.5%)\nAnnual Woodward stock contribution (5%)\nTuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members \n12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. \nIndustry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire\nVacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. \nPaid parental leave.\nAdoption Assistance \nEmployee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. \nMember Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life \nMember referral bonus \nSpouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending \nVoluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts \nWhole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave \n\nAre you ready to make your mark!\nWoodward is looking to bring on an experienced HVAC Technician to support our Rock Cut Campus in Loves Park, IL. This individual will be responsible for leading jobs, delivering high quality work and working hands on with our facilities members. If you are ready to join an amazing company, apply now!\nCommercial HVAC Level 2\nKey Responsibilities:\nInstall, repair, and maintain Commercial HVAC Systems: Executes the installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems following established procedures and specifications.\nPerform Maintenance: Conducts regular maintenance tasks to commercial equipment such as rooftop units, air handlers, chillers, boilers, and VAV systems to support reliable operation.\nDiagnose commercial HVAC issues; identify resolve typical HVAC system problems using established analytical methods and established operating procedures.\nCollaborate with Team: Works with team members to support project objectives and ensure high quality service delivery.\nDocument Activities: Records maintenance activities, service reports, maintenance logs, and compliance records in a centralized system.\nKey Skills:\nHVAC System Installation: Proficient in installing various HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with 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carries out routine maintenance schedules for commercial HVAC equipment to enhance system reliability and extend operational lifespan.\nMentor junior technicians on commercial installation, troubleshooting, and safety procedures.\nOptimize Technical Processes: Review and improve commercial HVAC work processes, service methods, and maintenance practices to improve efficiency and system performance.\nKey Skills:\nAdvanced HVAC Systems Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of installation, maintenance, and repair of complex HVAC systems.\nTechnical Troubleshooting: Expertise in diagnosing and resolving intricate and atypical HVAC system issues.\nLeadership and Mentorship: Acts as an informal resource, providing guidance and support to less experienced team members.\nProject Management: Capable of managing and overseeing HVAC projects from initiation to completion with minimal supervision.\nRegulatory Compliance: In depth knowledge of HVAC related codes, standards, and regulations to ensure all work meets legal requirements.\nPreventive Maintenance Planning: Develops and implements preventative maintenance plans for complex systems and an effective preventive maintenance schedule to enhance system performance and longevity.\nTechnical Documentation: Ability to provide detailed technical reporting and service documentation\nCommunication Skills: Skilled in explaining complex technical information clearly to team members and clients.\nResource Coordination: Effectively coordinates team efforts and resources to achieve project goals and objectives.\nProblem Solving Expertise: Provides innovative solutions to unique and complex HVAC challenges based on existing procedures and precedents.\nOther Qualifications for all levels:\nEPA Section 608 Certification or equivalent required\nProficiency in diagnosing and repair of commercial HVAC units\nKnowledge and experience in preventative maintenance of 800-ton chiller units, boilers\nExperience using and working with Trane 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Work is performed in an area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear. Work is performed in tight spaces, repeated kneeling is involved, frequently working in extreme temperatures.\nThis position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. 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