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United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jan 2026

About the role

Work involves performance of skilled air conditioning, heating and refrigeration tasks in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing a variety of air conditioning, heating, refrigeration and ventilation systems in order to provide a comfortable environment in classrooms, laboratories and offices for Florida Tech, a growing top-ranked university with over 2,000,000 square feet of facilities. The HVAC Field Lead is responsible for the overseeing of HVAC technicians. This position will maintain available stock, issue service tickets to staff and help to maintain an effective emergency on call system. This is an on-call position and may need to fill in when needed and report to campus during an emergency. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM , with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Oversees HVAC/Building Automation System (BAS) technicians with their daily duties

  • Utilize service ticket system through tablet/computer. Track, assign and complete service requests and work orders to accurately account for time and materials

  • Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC related systems according to established schedules

  • Ensure that HVAC and BAS technicians complete weekly inventory on their company vehicles. Ensure that correct stock is maintained in the vehicles

  • Stock, organize and maintain safe and clean HVAC stock rooms

  • Maintain and properly use tools and equipment. Ensure compliance with safety regulations

  • Emergency Preparedness and support as directed. Other duties as assigned

  • Carry rotating cellphone for after-hours emergency calls – may be required to work evenings and weekends in an emergency

Requirements Include:

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Must have 5-8 years of experience in an HVAC position or in a similar field

  • Brevard County HVAC Journeyman's License preferred

  • State of Florida driver's license and ability to maintain a good driving record by Florida Tech insurance guidelines

  • 30 hour OSHA GI certification (preferred)

  • EPA 608 Universal refrigerant recovery certification

  • Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

  • Excellent communication skills

Equal Opportunity

Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex.  Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email equalopp@fit.edu, or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.

The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website

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