Shop Foreman

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory of HVAC equipment and ancillary materials.
• Ensure all items are properly labeled, stored, and tracked.
• Under the direction of the National Service Leader, stage equipment in the shop and yard for testing and repair.
• Participate in equipment testing and minor repairs as needed.
• Direct shop technicians to complete tasks efficiently and on schedule.
• Monitor work quality and provide guidance to ensure safety and performance standards are met.
• Pull and prepare ancillary materials for outgoing jobs.
• Inspect and inventory equipment upon return from job sites, noting any damage or maintenance needs.
• Operate forklifts and Yard Dog vehicles to move equipment safely within the shop and yard.
• Assist with equipment installations and breakdowns at job sites as needed.
• Represent the company professionally while on-site.
• Use company shop trucks for job-related travel; no take-home vehicle is provided.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in HVAC, mechanical, or rental equipment operations
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is preferred
• Proficient with forklifts and warehouse operation
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, emergency-response environment
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent customer service skills with desire to exceed customer expectations
• Ability to work independently in a timely manner, making sure job is done correctly the first time
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with handheld computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad)
• Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel and must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays when needed

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to solve problems and prioritize multiple tasks.

Environmental Requirements

• Will be required to work in a field environment, multiple customer sites on a daily basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee is continually required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.