Lead HVAC Technician

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Lead HVAC Technician - JLL

What this job involves

The HVAC Lead will serve as the subject matter expert for all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. This role has a strong focus on leading and performing hands-on operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the facility's HVAC equipment. While expertise in HVAC is paramount, individuals are expected to have a strong working knowledge of related electrical and plumbing systems to successfully complete daily and weekly work assignments.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Follows safety policies and procedures, maintains strict attention to detail when working on job sites.
• Performance of ongoing preventive and repair work orders on facility HVAC systems, with secondary support for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as needed.
• Utilizes CMMS work order system to manage the timely completion of all preventative and corrective maintenance assignments, with a focus on HVAC assets.
• Provide support for Operations and Engineering leadership and team members to ensure work orders and preventive maintenance tasks are completed in compliance with Service Level Agreements.
• Lead and share expert-level knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, and best practices with team members to grow their skills.
• Requires the ability to analyze the operation of complex HVAC systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action as required.
• Monitor Building Automation Systems (BAS), respond to alarms, and diagnose resolutions, particularly for HVAC-related issues.
• Diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain all HVAC equipment including but not limited to refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, chillers, water cooling towers, boilers, air handling units, VAV boxes, and control systems.
• Diagnose, inspect, and repair electrical components related to HVAC equipment, including motors, contractors, starters, and control wiring.
• Assist with the diagnosis and repair of general plumbing components including fixtures, drains, water heaters, and sump pumps when necessary.
• Inspects various damaged building surfaces (e.g., plaster, drywall, water-damaged areas, ceilings) for repair.
• Completes special tasks that include painting, pressure washing, tenant services requests, and general maintenance as assigned.
• Perform assigned facility rounds with an emphasis on mechanical and HVAC equipment spaces; reporting on conditions impacting satisfactory operations and entering work orders for resolution.
• Be a key member of the operations team in the maintenance and repair of all building components and equipment.
• Provide best-in-class customer service to all building occupants, ensuring work is performed efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption.
• Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them.
• Must be willing and able to support any after-hours building related activity as required, especially for critical HVAC system failures.
• Responsible for keeping accurate records of building rounds and readings, refrigerant logs, and engineering data sheets in compliance with all regulations.
• Must be able to work independently, effectively teach other team members, and help the team with daily job assignments.
• Demonstrates the proper use and care of specialized HVAC tools and instruments, giving hands-on instruction in maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Support the culture to self-perform work in-house instead of using an outside Vendor.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Ensures the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools, supplies, and PPE.
• Work with the Chief Engineer to identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities related to energy and equipment efficiency.
• Must complete all required safety training as scheduled and on time.
• Other tasks as assigned by Operations and Engineering leadership.
   

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have and maintain a valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Universal EPA / CFC license.