Careers
Build Your Future With Air Comfort
At Air Comfort, our success is built on the people who show up every day ready to solve problems, support their teammates, and take pride in their work.
For more than 91 years, our team has helped keep commercial and institutional facilities running safely and efficiently. From technicians and engineers to project managers, coordinators, and administrative professionals, every person at Air Comfort plays an important role in supporting the facilities our clients depend on every day.
Our commitment to our people has earned us recognition as a Top Places to Work in 2021 and 2024 by the Chicago Tribune.
If you're looking for a place where your skills matter, your work is respected, and your career can grow, Air Comfort may be the right place for you.
Benefits That Support You and Your Family
Air Comfort is committed to supporting the well-being and long-term stability of our employees.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive compensation
- Health insurance options
- Dental and vision coverage
- Disability insurance
- Retirement and savings programs
- Union opportunities and apprenticeship pathways where applicable
We believe strong careers are built on both professional opportunity and personal stability.
Life at Air Comfort
At Air Comfort, the people behind the work matter just as much as the work itself.
Our teams collaborate across field service, engineering, project management, and operations to solve complex mechanical challenges for the facilities we support.
Employees work alongside experienced professionals who value craftsmanship, reliability, and teamwork. Many members of the Air Comfort team have built long-term careers here, growing alongside the company while helping support critical building infrastructure across the region.
Whether working in the field or supporting operations in the office, every role contributes to the success of the team.
Career Paths at Air Comfort
Air Comfort hires professionals across many areas of the organization.
Mechanical Technician Careers
Air Comfort supports commercial mechanical systems across Chicago, Chicagoland, Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and Southeast Wisconsin, creating ongoing opportunities for experienced mechanical professionals throughout the region.
Our technicians work on commercial infrastructure in facilities across industries including healthcare, manufacturing, commercial real estate, and data centers. They work on advanced mechanical systems including:
- commercial HVAC systems
- chillers and central cooling plants
- boiler systems and hydronic heating
- plumbing systems
- electrical and communicationele
- mechanical piping infrastructure
- building automation and controls
Typical roles include:
- HVAC technicians
- chiller technicians
- boiler technicians
- plumbing technicians
- BAS / controls technicians
- mechanical piping specialists
- service technicians and installers
Air Comfort provides opportunities for technicians who want to work on advanced commercial systems while continuing to grow their technical expertise.
Engineering & Project Delivery
These roles help design and execute the mechanical systems that support building operations.
Typical roles include:
- mechanical engineers
- project managers
- construction managers
- estimating professionals
- building automation specialists
Business Operations & Office Careers
These roles help support the teams that keep projects and service operations running smoothly.
Typical roles include:
- operations and scheduling staff
- administrative professionals
- accounting and finance roles
- purchasing and logistics support
- human resources and recruiting
- service coordinators
- national accounts coordination
WorkSmart: Technical Development
Continuous learning is a core part of the Air Comfort culture.
Through WorkSmart, our internal training initiative, employees strengthen their technical knowledge and stay current with evolving mechanical technologies.
WorkSmart supports development through:
- manufacturer equipment training
- technical certifications
- mentorship and knowledge sharing
- ongoing classroom and field education
Our teams regularly train with leading manufacturers including Carrier, Trane, York, Daikin, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and others.
WorkSafe: Our Safety Commitment
Safety is a core value at Air Comfort.
Through WorkSafe, our internal safety initiative, we reinforce structured safety practices designed to protect employees, clients, and jobsites.
WorkSafe includes:
- OSHA-certified training programs
- weekly toolbox talks
- quarterly safety meetings
- active jobsite safety oversight
- continuous safety education
Air Comfort proudly works alongside several union trades including Pipefitters, Sheet Metal Workers, Electricians, and Plumbers.
Building Long-Term Careers
Many Air Comfort employees build long-term careers with the company, advancing from entry-level roles into technical specialists, supervisors, project managers, and leadership positions.
Our commitment to development through WorkSmart, strong safety culture through WorkSafe, and exposure to complex building systems helps employees continue advancing throughout their careers.
As the demand for skilled mechanical professionals continues to grow, Air Comfort remains committed to supporting the people who power our organization.
Start Your Career at Air Comfort
Air Comfort continues to grow as more organizations rely on experienced mechanical professionals to support critical building systems.
If you're interested in joining a team known for technical expertise, safety, and long-term stability, we invite you to explore opportunities with Air Comfort.