HVAC Technician

TREK Development Group is a Pittsburgh-based real estate development firm specializing in building innovative and sustainable communities. Our mission is to Create Value, Enhance Lives and Strengthen Communities. We believe the right cultural fit is just as important as possessing the skills and qualifications for the job. Our core values—Aesthetics, Alignment, Collaboration, Compassion, Inclusiveness, Quality, Commitment, Empathy, Humility, Integrity and Responsibility—are reflected in our Hospitality Covenant, which outlines our daily practices: treating everyone with kindness, caring for our shared spaces, and helping each other achieve our goals.

About the role

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the HVAC Technician is responsible for HVAC and mechanical system performance and preventive maintenance execution across the assigned portfolio. This role keeps HVAC and mechanical systems running reliably, performs preventive maintenance and repairs directly, and serves as the first point of technical response when site maintenance teams can't resolve an HVAC or mechanical issue. The HVAC Technician owns the HVAC and mechanical preventive maintenance program portfolio-wide, builds the PM schedule, confirms completion and documentation at every property, and trains site maintenance technicians on HVAC and mechanical systems. Where a repair falls outside personal capability, certification, or licensing, the HVAC Technician engages and manages a third-party vendor directly through to resolution. This role is scoped entirely to HVAC and mechanical ownership and execution—it does not include general facilities maintenance, property standards administration, or capital project management.

Responsibilities

• Own the HVAC and mechanical preventive maintenance program across the assigned portfolio, build the PM schedule, and confirm PM is completed and documented at every property
• Perform HVAC/mechanical preventive maintenance directly, following manufacturer specifications: filter changes, coil cleaning, refrigerant checks, lubrication, and related recurring tasks
• Diagnose and repair HVAC and mechanical equipment not limited to: furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers, VRF and water-source heat pump systems, and related equipment across assigned properties
• Serve as the first point of technical response when site maintenance technicians cannot resolve an HVAC or mechanical issue
• When a repair exceeds personal capability, certification, or licensing, engage a third-party HVAC/mechanical vendor directly—scope the issue, coordinate the service call, and oversee the work through to resolution
• Approve HVAC/mechanical vendor service calls and invoices within established authority limits
• Identify HVAC/mechanical conditions likely to cause a breakdown, ahead of failure where possible, and correct or schedule resolution proactively
• Maintain accurate PM and repair records in RealPage for every property, including date, findings, parts used, vendor involvement (if any), and follow-up needed
• Respond to after-hours HVAC emergencies as needed, on a defined on-call rotation
• Train site maintenance technicians on HVAC troubleshooting, routine PM tasks, and safe operation, so more issues get resolved at the property level over time
• Other duties as assigned, within HVAC/mechanical scope

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on HVAC/mechanical maintenance and repair experience (multifamily or commercial preferred)
• EPA Section 608 certification required; NATE certification preferred
• Working knowledge of VRF and water-source heat pump loop systems preferred
• Experience managing or coordinating third-party vendor service calls preferred
• Comfortable working independently across multiple properties with minimal on-site supervision
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly across the assigned portfolio
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, work in mechanical rooms and on rooftops, and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• 401k with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)