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Lead HVAC Service Technician in Streamwood, IL

Pure Comfort Heating and Cooling is hiring a lead residential HVAC service technician with 5+ years in the field. Lead techs take home a company truck. Full-time, based at our Streamwood shop.

About the role

You will be the person homeowners trust when their heat or air goes out. We want a technician who finds the real cause, fixes it right the first time and explains the options clearly, without pressure. You will run your own service calls across Streamwood, Bartlett, Elgin, Schaumburg and the surrounding suburbs.

What you will do

  • Diagnose and repair gas furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, boilers and water heaters
  • Troubleshoot electrical, ignition, airflow and refrigerant problems
  • Perform combustion and carbon monoxide safety checks
  • Present repair and replacement options honestly and clearly
  • Use Housecall Pro on a tablet for scheduling, notes, photos and invoicing
  • Take part in occasional on-call rotations, including weekends

What you need

  • 5+ years of residential HVAC service experience
  • EPA 608 certification
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Valid Illinois driver's license and a clean driving record
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug test
  • Ability to work in attics, crawl spaces and basements and lift 50+ pounds

Nice to have

  • NATE certification
  • Lennox equipment experience
  • Heat pump and inverter mini-split experience
  • Hydronic boiler experience

Where this role leads

As a lead technician, you take home a company truck. We pay for ongoing Lennox and ComEd heat pump training.

How hiring works

From application to your first day

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1. Apply online

Fill out the short form and attach a resume if you have one. It takes about five minutes.

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2. Review and interview

Our hiring manager reviews every application. If you are a good fit for Pure Comfort, we will reach out to set up an interview at our Streamwood shop.

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3. Ride-along and offer

Spend part of a day with our team so you can see how we work, then get a written offer with your pay, schedule and start date.

Apply: Lead HVAC Service Technician

Before you apply

Questions about working here

Do I need a resume to apply?

No. A resume helps, but you can apply with just the form. Tell us about your experience, schooling and certifications and we will take it from there.

What does a typical schedule look like?

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work as needed. Lead service technicians also take part in occasional on-call rotations, including weekends. Overtime is available during peak heating and cooling seasons.

Can I grow from apprentice or maintenance into service?

Yes. Paid training and ride-alongs with our lead technicians are how most of our apprentices and maintenance techs move into service and lead install roles.

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Reviewed and last updated by Gene Baldassano, owner of Pure Comfort Heating and Cooling and an HVAC technician since 2008.