HVAC Install Technician - (Residential & Light Commercial)

Blue Frost Heating & Cooling • Full-time • West Chicago, Illinois, United States • $24 - $45 / hour • 2m ago

Build a career, not just a job. Help us raise the bar for HVAC in Illinois.

We’re not your typical HVAC company. At Blue Frost Heating & Cooling, we believe this industry can do better—better training, better service, better work-life balance, and better pay. Illinois doesn’t have statewide HVAC licensing, so we hold ourselves to the highest standards anyway, with rigorous training, best practices, and real accountability. If you’re driven to be the best and want a long-term career path, we want to meet you.

What makes Blue Frost different

· Career growth on purpose: Clear career paths with defined skill goals, scheduled checkpoints, and raises tied to achievement.

· Training that actually levels you up: Paid continuing education, certifications, and mentorship across residential, light commercial, boilers, and tankless.

· Tools to do it right: Company tool account plus a tool stipend that grows with length of service to keep your kit current.

· Real time for life: 7 paid holidays—including a floating “birthday week” holiday—plus paid vacation, unlimited approved time off, and 3 sick days for short-notice needs.

· Stability year-round: Furlough program to keep you employed during slow periods, with weekends off and on-call only 1 weekend every six weeks.

· Not the cheapest—just the best: We focus on quality and making a difference for customers, and we push the industry to be better.

Responsibilities

Install 80% and 90% Furnaces and Air Conditioners.
Adapt installation techniques to the Blue Frost Way (Code +).
Install Heat Pumps, Mini-Splits, Hot Water Boilers, Tankless water heaters, Tanked Water Heaters, and Roof Top Units with support or willingness to learn.
Act as a subject matter expert on all types of equipment (Residential, Commercial, Boilers, Tankless systems, light commercial).
Continually learn new equipment and installation techniques.
Perform work safely and accurately, maintaining a minimal call back rate on Install Calls.
Offer customers value-added services.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Successful completion of HVAC Trade School or 3+ years of experience in the field.
EPA Certification (Type I, II, or Universal).
Owns Installer Tools Including Power Tools.
Availability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Strong communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Sales and Estimating skills.
3 years + experience

Physical Demands

· Climb ladders; access attics/crawl spaces; lift 50+ lbs multiple times per shift.

· Alternate sitting, standing, kneeling, and crawling to service equipment.

Pay and Benefits

· Base pay: $24.00–$45.00/hr DOE, plus commissions, bonuses, and overtime.

· Paid vacation, 7 paid holidays (including a floating birthday-week holiday).

· Unlimited Approved Time Off + 3 short-notice sick days.

· Paid Training and Continuing Education.

· Weekends Off; on-call only 1 weekend every six weeks.

· Company-subsidized health insurance options; optional dental and vision.

· 401(k) with company match; life insurance.

· Company vehicle (take-home for faster response), uniforms provided.

· Authorized time off and supportive scheduling for family needs.

· Tool account and growing tool stipend with tenure.

· Furlough program for slow seasons.

About Blue Frost

Since 1973, Blue Frost Heating & Cooling has served West Chicago and the surrounding suburbs with a reputation built on craftsmanship and one-of-a-kind customer service. We offer year-round work, a modern, tech-forward operation, and a team culture focused on doing things the right way. Come join the Western Suburbs’ premier HVAC contractor and help us change the industry for the better.

Schedule

· Full-time, primarily Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts (Weather Enhanced)

· On call as scheduled; overtime as needed (Weather Enhanced)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blue Frost is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to apply

Ready to build a real career and be part of something bigger? Apply today and let’s talk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Company truck
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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