HVAC Superintendent

The Pictsweet Company•Bells, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pictsweet is a family-owned and operated frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots and over 80 years of history. The HVAC Superintendent joins the Engineering Department at the corporate office in Bells, Tennessee. The role oversees technicians responsible for maintaining, repairing, and operating HVAC systems and building facilities at the corporate office, residential locations, and refrigerated product trailers.

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, electrical, and mechanical systems, preventative maintenance practices, and building operations.
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 communicating 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 on weekends.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or a college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, schedule, and coordinate technicians’ daily activities; assign work, set 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 preventative maintenance schedules for HVAC equipment, building systems, and facility infrastructure.
Coordinate building-system, equipment, and infrastructure maintenance and repairs to maintain a safe, functional, and professional corporate office environment.
Review, prioritize, assign, and track maintenance requests and emergency repairs, ensuring work is accurate, safe, and completed within established timeframes.
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 supplies, tools, parts, and equipment inventory to ensure availability for routine and emergency repairs.
Identify opportunities to improve HVAC performance, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and facility reliability, and recommend upgrades as appropriate.
Maintain 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 to restore operations and minimize disruption.