Service Excellence HVAC/R Lead HVAC Technician (Salt Lake City, UT) Sign-On Bonus $$

About the role

Budderfly is a fast-growth, private equity-backed energy management outsourcing company committed to reducing global carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. As the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more, Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software to deliver complete energy saving solutions. Celebrating 5 years on the Inc. 5000 list and recognized in Time Magazine's Best Inventions of 2025, the energetic team is growing quickly and seeking a motivated Service Excellence HVAC/R Lead Technician in Salt Lake City, UT and surrounding areas. In this role you will ensure optimal, efficient operation of the fleet of Budderfly HVAC Units, supporting the HVAC Replacement with Ultra-High Efficient Units program.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring continued excellent operation of Budderfly HVAC Units within your geographic area, including maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems and equipment.
• Identifying maintenance risks on HVAC/R equipment.
• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC/R systems.
• Completing commissioning checks of HVAC Units to ensure continued, efficient operation, including checking and correcting HVAC RTU controller configurations and mechanical operation.
• Providing physical maintenance to Budderfly HVAC Units: changing filters, cleaning coils, inspecting/replacing belts, and inspecting units for other mechanical failures.
• Responding to emergency service calls on nights and weekends (when on‑call).
• Cleaning, adjusting, and repairing systems, and performing warranty services.
• Performing emergency repairs promptly and efficiently.
• Keeping daily logs and records of all functions in the company work order system.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable State and Federal standards and with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Complying with service standards, work instructions and customers' requirements.
• Assisting with customers' queries.

Skills

Desired skills and experience include:

• 5+ years of experience working as a service technician on HVAC/R systems.
• Specialty Contractor license with the S350 license classification required.
• EPA Certification required.
• HVAC Controls experience; familiarity with Lennox Core Controllers and Carrier SystemVu controllers is a benefit.
• Ability to recognize control and mechanical issues before they compound.
• Enjoys continuous learning, both technically and professionally.
• Desire to grow professionally beyond being “just a filter changer.”
• Desire to help shape a developing team with fellow HVAC/R technicians in your area.
• Customer and safety focused individual.
• Ability to travel within Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas.
• Flexibility required, including working some weekends and being available for on‑call duties, which may include nights and weekends.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work across/with organization teams.

Pay

Compensation: $26—$42 USD, based on level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus available for eligible new hires.
• Career advancement opportunities in a fast‑growing, supportive company environment.
• Competitive pay.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change.