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Senior Thermal Systems Service Technician
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A Field Service Technician services and repairs equipment and machines in a variety of customer locations such as residential, commercial, or industrial settings. Workers in this field can specialize in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of industrial, hardware, construction or electronic equipment just to name a few. These roles may work in a variety of remote locations and can travel up to multiple locations in a day.
$51,665 / year median in Illinois
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Power safer, smarter heat—one system at a time Industrial sites depend on reliable heat. At Rockford Combustion, you'll help safeguard uptime and safety while growing into a rare specialty. From your home office, you'll travel weekly to customer facilities to commission equipment, troubleshoot burner controls, and advise plant teams. We'll invest in you with hands‑on, onsite training so you gain a precise understanding of combustion systems. How you'll make an impact Imagine walking into a plant where a burner trips intermittently. You trace signals point‑to‑point, isolate an electrical fault, bring the system back online, and recommend an upgrade that prevents future downtime. Next stop, a new installation: you lead startup and commissioning, validate safety interlocks, log your work, and brief the client team. Core responsibilities Troubleshoot and resolve burner control and electrical issues Perform point‑to‑point checkout, startup, and commissioning for new equipment Collaborate and communicate effectively with plant personnel Complete detailed field service reports and manage expenses Identify and propose upgrades and additional repair opportunities Provide training support as required Other duties as required Skills that set you up for success HVAC knowledge Strong mechanical troubleshooting Motor replacement, repair, and maintenance experience Familiarity with alternative fuel systems Experience conducting machine safety inspections Role logistics Home‑office work with weekly travel to customer sites Onsite training provided to master the combustion trade Rewards and benefits We offer competitive wages and bonuses. This position may be eligible for a sign‑on bonus equal to one month of salary, commissions, and up to a 2% end‑of‑year bonus aligned with business goals. Nationwide Medical Insurance through United Healthcare Dental and Vision 401(k) and HSA/FSA Tuition Reimbursement Health Club Membership 11 paid Holidays and PTO Additional benefits available Join a select group in the trades If this challenge motivates you, send your resume today. Our Human Resources team will follow up with next steps.