Lead HVAC Technician

Job Duties

Works under general direction of Building Construction and Maintenance Superintendent. Uses excellent customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and the general public. Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City. Primarily responsible for planning, scheduling, and performing construction, maintenance, and repairs of HVAC and mechanical systems in city-owned and/or operated facilities.

• Primarily responsible for design and construction of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and various other mechanical systems for City departments.
• Provides direct supervision of regular and temporary workers as assigned by the Building Construction and Maintenance Superintendent.
• Responsible for HVAC project planning for the Building and Maintenance Division to include: Development of shop drawings, identification of work crew composition, development of work schedules, development of bills of material, sourcing of materials, and development of accurate cost estimates, schedules, and deadlines.
• Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget as approved by the Building Construction and Maintenance Superintendent.
• Works closely with the Building Construction and Maintenance Superintendent in the development of HVAC work schedules and master project scheduling to ensure maximized use of available materials and personnel.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate work time accounting is maintained for all employees assigned under his/her supervision.
• Responsible for tracking and matching all material purchases to applicable receipts to ensure clear audit path for all projects.
• Responsible for the ordering and maintenance of shop stock materials in adequate quantity to avoid work stoppages.
• Aids in the hiring process by performing interviews and evaluations of personnel as required.
• Responsible for the writing of performance evaluations of division personnel assigned to him/her by the Building Construction and Maintenance Superintendent.
• Communicates courteously and efficiently with city customers to accurately determine and develop their projects.
• Serves as the Acting Building Construction and Maintenance Superintendent in the absence of the Building Construction and Maintenance Superintendent.
• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
• Assists other personnel of Building and Maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, and four (4) years of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for past three years.
• Must possess strong computer skills.
• Must possess and have the ability to obtain New Mexico State MM2, MM3 and MM4 Contractor's licenses within one (1) year of date of hire.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain EPA certification, New Mexico State Journeyman Refrigeration (JR) and New Mexico State Journeyman Gas fitters (JG) licenses within one (1) year of date of hire.
• Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC and other mechanical systems, tools, materials, and related work procedures.
• Knowledge of Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes and Standards.
• Trained in first aid and CPR.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.