Industrial HVAC / Refrigeration Technician- East Peoria, IL

Posted: February 02, 2026

Company: Amentum

Employer Type: Heating and Cooling

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: HVAC Technician

Experience Level: Mid Level

Certification Required: Other

Education Required: High School/GED

City: PEORIA

County: TAZEWELL

Salary Range: $65000-$75000

Amentum is seeking a highly skilled industrial HVAC/R Technician to join our Facility operations & maintenance team in East Peoria, IL.

  • Typical hours: 1st shift M-F 6:30-3; hours and overtime may vary based on business demand.

The HVAC/R Technician utilizes their strong mechanical and electrical skills to provide an advanced level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC and refrigeration-related equipment in an industrial environment. Provides instruction and assistance to other technicians as needed.

  • Performs preventative and corrective maintenance to a wide variety of facility and process related equipment.
  • Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs heating and ventilation equipment, rooftop AHU’s, split systems, pumps, fans, chillers, freezers, coolers and refrigerators, dryers, compressors, and other mechanical equipment as necessary.
  • Utilizes the building automation system to track building conditions and the operation of facilities equipment.
  • Utilizes Automated Building Controls training to respond and provide service/feedback to the customer on all work orders, hot and cold calls while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC control and operating systems as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
  • Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
  • Works safely with 3-phase power up to and including 480V.
  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical circuits ranging from 24VAC/DC and up including lighting and load centers. Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
  • Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
  • Maintains a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
  • General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.
  • Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Desired Skills

  • High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
  • Five years of experience as an HVAC maintenance technician in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • EPA Universal certification.
  • Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
  • Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
  • This position requires a valid Driver’s License.
  • This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
  • This position may require overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays, and alternative work schedules.
  • This position requires participation in on call rotation schedule

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