HVAC Superintendent

The Pictsweet Company•Bells, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pictsweet is seeking an HVAC Superintendent for its Engineering Department at the corporate office in Bells, Tennessee. The Superintendent oversees technicians responsible for maintaining, repairing, and operating HVAC systems and building facilities at the corporate office, residential locations, and refrigerated product trailers. The role supervises and schedules technicians, manages HVAC and refrigeration systems, and coordinates preventive maintenance, building repairs, work orders, regulatory compliance, vendors, budgets, inventory, and emergency responses. The Superintendent also maintains maintenance records, reports facility conditions and priorities to management, and identifies opportunities to improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and facility reliability. After-hours support may be necessary to restore operations and minimize disruption.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five or more years of HVAC experience.
Relevant HVAC licensing and certifications, including EPA Section 608 certification.
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical and mechanical systems, preventive maintenance practices, and building operations.
Demonstrated ability to supervise employees, coordinate workloads, establish priorities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate technical information to management, employees, and outside service providers.
Working knowledge of workplace safety practices, applicable building codes, and environmental requirements.
Proficiency in basic computer applications and maintenance management or work order systems.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to work in various environments, lift heavy objects, and work after hours and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or a college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, schedule, and coordinate technicians’ daily activities; assign work, establish priorities, provide technical guidance, monitor performance, and support employee development.
Oversee installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems.
Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC equipment, building systems, and facility infrastructure.
Coordinate maintenance and repairs to building systems, equipment, and infrastructure.
Review, prioritize, assign, and track maintenance requests and emergency repairs, ensuring work is completed accurately, safely, and on time.
Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety requirements, environmental regulations, building codes, and company policies; maintain required certifications, permits, and records.
Coordinate outside contractors and service providers, monitor work quality, and assist in evaluating service needs, proposals, and project completion.
Assist with departmental budgets, monitor maintenance expenses, recommend equipment replacements, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs.
Monitor maintenance supplies, tools, parts, and equipment to ensure availability for routine and emergency repairs.
Identify opportunities to improve HVAC performance, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and facility reliability; recommend upgrades and improvements.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, work orders, repairs, and service contracts.
Update management on facility conditions, outstanding issues, and maintenance priorities.
Coordinate responses to HVAC failures, building-system disruptions, and other facility emergencies; provide after-hours support as necessary.