Journeyman Electrician

Position Summary

The Commercial HVAC Lead Technician is responsible for leading the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems. This position provides technical leadership to field technicians, ensures projects are completed safely and efficiently, and maintains the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise HVAC technicians on commercial service, maintenance, and installation projects.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain RTUs, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, VRF systems, and controls.
• Cook up daily field activities, manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Review blueprints, specifications, and job scopes.
• Perform system startups, testing, balancing, and commissioning.
• Train and mentor technicians.
• Conduct quality inspections and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Communicate with customers, facility managers, and contractors.
• Maintain service records and documentation.
• Participate in on-call and emergency service rotations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial HVAC experience
• EPA Universal Certification
• Valid driver license
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams

Preferred

• NATE Certification
• OSHA 10/30
• BAS experience
• Prior leadership experience

Required Skills

• Commercial HVAC diagnostics
• Team leadership
• Customer service
• Building automation controls
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Project coordination
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Communication skills

Performance Expectations

• Maintain high safety standards
• Complete work on schedule
• Support technician development
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Drive continuous operational improvement

Reports To

HVAC Service Manager / Operations Manager

Department

Commercial Service Operations

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Supervises

• HVAC Service Technicians
• Apprentices