HVAC Permitting Qualifier

Tricon Residential•Remote - Florida, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Permitting Qualifier serves as the licensed qualifying agent for Tricon's Florida HVAC contractor license and oversees all permittable HVAC work performed by our in-house technicians in the Florida market. Oversight is done on site or electronically, including reviewing permit applications, plans, photos, and work documentation from a desktop, with occasional site visits to observe and inspect work. The qualifier does not perform the HVAC work personally and is accountable for making sure every permitted job is properly planned, supervised, approved, and documented. This is a part-time, fixed-term position.

Requirements

Active Florida HVAC contractor license in good standing (certified air-conditioning or mechanical contractor) that qualifies the company to pull permits.
Experience supervising technicians and permitted residential HVAC installations and replacements.
Working knowledge of the Florida Building Code, mechanical code, and the local permitting and inspection process.
Ability to review plans, permit applications, and job documentation and make sound decisions using independent judgment.
Comfortable overseeing work remotely using photos, work order notes, and electronic documentation.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work collaboratively with Legal, HR, Operations, and a field-based team.
Utilize technology for work order management, permit tracking, and reporting.
Communicate effectively with technicians, local jurisdictions, internal teams, and residents when needed.
Align with company values and uphold professional integrity in all interactions.
High school diploma or GED.
Active Florida HVAC contractor license in good standing.
Experience in HVAC installation, repair, and supervision, 4+ years.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to access job sites as needed to observe and inspect work, including challenging environmental and physical conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with single-family rental or residential property maintenance operations.
Familiarity with work order and permit tracking platforms such as ServiceNow, Pega, or similar.
Experience working with multiple local jurisdictions and building departments.
Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the qualifying agent for Tricon's Florida HVAC contractor license and help keep the license in good standing with the Florida licensing board.
Oversee, on site or electronically, all permittable HVAC work performed by in-house technicians in the Florida market.
Review permit applications, plans, and scopes of work for permittable HVAC jobs and approve them before submission and before work begins.
Supervise technicians performing permitted HVAC work, including direction, technical guidance, and confirming work is done to code.
Approve work scopes and project specifications for permitted HVAC jobs, and approve completed work and permit closeout.
Make or recommend decisions on hiring, training, and performance of technicians who perform permitted HVAC work.
Ensure work meets applicable Florida building and mechanical codes, local permitting rules, and inspection requirements.
Maintain supervision logs and the compliance records required by the license and the licensing board, using the tracking process set up for the market.
Work with Operations Maintenance leadership, Legal, and HR on licensing requirements, board communications, and program reporting.
Promptly notify Tricon leadership and Legal of any change in license status or any licensing board communication.