Senior Boiler Technician

Senior Boiler Technician | Up to $70/hr | Mokena, IL Area Quick Apply - Hiring Immediately We are seeking a Senior Boiler Technician to join a top-tier mechanical team supporting critical facilities across the Chicagoland area. This is a high-level, hands-on role for someone who knows boilers inside and out and can step in with zero training required . What You'll Be Doing: Service, troubleshoot, and start up high-pressure boiler systems Perform burner tuning (MUST have experience) Work on chillers, combustion systems, and related equipment Handle critical start-ups, maintenance, and emergency service calls Support a wide range of facilities including: Food processing plants Mills Pharmaceutical facilities K-12 buildings Industrial & commercial sites What We're Looking For: 5+ years of boiler technician experience Strong background in high-pressure boilers & combustion systems Expert-level burner tuning experience (required) Experience using a combustion analyzer Background as a pipefitter strongly preferred Ability to work independently at a senior level Willingness to join the union (if not already a member) Compensation & Perks: Up to $70/hour Union position with full benefits Consistent work within a 120-minute radius of Chicago Work on critical, high-impact systems Why This Role? No micromanagement - you're the expert Work on complex, high-end systems Stable backlog + long-term opportunity Be part of a highly respected mechanical team Apply today or message me directly for a confidential conversation. Senior Boiler Technician - Candidate Checklist Core Experience (Must-Have) 5+ years of hands-on boiler technician experience Strong experience with high-pressure boiler systems Proven ability to troubleshoot, service, and perform start-ups independently Experience working in industrial and/or commercial environments Technical Skills (Critical) Burner tuning experience (REQUIRED - non-negotiable) Strong knowledge of combustion systems Experience using a combustion analyzer Familiar with chillers and related mechanical systems Ability to diagnose and repair complex system issues without supervision Background & Trade Pipefitter background preferred Experience working on large-scale / high-end systems Able to step into role with little to no training Project / Facility Experience Experience working in one or more of the following: Food processing plants Mills Pharmaceutical facilities K-12 or institutional buildings Industrial / commercial boiler environments Logistics & Work Scope Willing to travel within ~120 minutes of Chicago Comfortable with service work, start-ups, and emergency calls Open to a field-based role (not stationary) Union Requirements Currently union OR willing to join the union Compensation Alignment Comfortable with pay structure up to $70/hour Seeking a long-term, stable opportunity Overall Fit (Quick Gut Check) Senior-level technician (NOT entry/mid-level) Can work independently with minimal oversight Strong troubleshooting mindset Professional, reliable, and responsive Lyndsey Davis Search Consultant gpac Construction Call/Text: ... Email: ... gogpac.com