HVAC Lead Technician

Btes•Lewiston, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Lead Technician directs and performs HVACR construction, maintenance, renovation, and repair projects across the Bates College campus. The role trains, coaches, and schedules other HVAC shop employees and assists the Manager with capital and operating budgets. The Lead Technician may assume the Manager’s responsibilities in their absence and serves as the primary contact for daily HVAC requests. The position coordinates work with building trades, college staff, contractors, and students; operates, maintains, and repairs campus air handlers and HVAC systems; and performs work in accordance with applicable codes and Facility Services and Bates College policies. Routine emergency on-call duty with distance restrictions and seasonal snow shoveling are part of the job.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA refrigerant certification.
Current State of Maine vehicle driver’s license, maintained throughout employment.
At least 5 years of commercial HVAC experience.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience with HVAC trade employees.
Computer experience and ability to understand various BAS systems and functions.
Commitment to equity and inclusion and to serving a culturally and educationally diverse community.
Ability to work with metal, PVC, and other materials used to fabricate, repair, and renovate building HVAC systems.
Operational knowledge of equipment and hardware associated with the HVAC trade and steam heating.
Basic math and computer skills.
Ability to logically troubleshoot equipment problems and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to use tact and diplomacy to handle interpersonal situations and respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, on-call, and other non-traditional schedules.

Nice To Haves

Trade school diploma.
Operational knowledge of HVAC and chiller equipment.

Responsibilities

Direct and perform HVACR construction, maintenance, renovation, and repair projects on campus.
Train, coach, and schedule HVAC shop employees and train personnel in maintaining campus HVAC systems.
Assume the Manager’s responsibilities in their absence and assist in directing employees, work orders, and project tasks.
Assist with training and safety requirements and recommendations.
Order shop parts and materials and participate in planning and estimating.
Provide the Manager with human resources recommendations related to evaluations, hiring, and potential discipline.
Serve as the primary point of contact for daily calls and requests.
Coordinate HVAC work with other building trades, College staff, contractors, and students.
Operate, maintain, and repair campus air handlers and HVAC systems.
Meet project and individual assignment deadlines set by the supervisor.
Perform HVAC work in accordance with Federal, State, and local codes.
Support and enforce Facility Services and Bates College policies and procedures.
Perform routine emergency response on-call duty, subject to distance restrictions.
Shovel snow seasonally as needed.