HVAC Supervisor

Pascua Yaqui Tribe•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Supervisor oversees the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across tribal housing facilities. This role ensures all HVAC operations meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards while leading a team of technicians and coordinating with the departments programs to support the community’s needs.

Requirements

Knowledge of standard practice of the HVAC and refrigeration trade
Knowledge of materials, methods and tools used in the operation and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems
Knowledge of applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations of State and local authorities pertaining to HVAC, refrigeration
Ability to assign tasks, coordinate team efforts, and motivate staff
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, clients, and leadership
Knowledge of health and safety regulations
Knowledge of goal-setting, evaluation metrics, and departmental planning
Knowledge of Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn
Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of District heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities
Diagnose defects, and install, repair and maintain heating, ventilating, refrigeration and air-conditioning units
Meet schedules and time lines
Critical thinking to resolve conflicts, analyze data, and make informed decisions
Mentor and coach employees for career growth and succession planning
Maintain routine records and prepare reports
Identify skill gaps and coordinate training programs to enhance team capabilities
Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public
Sufficient ability to exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions
High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate plus three (3) years of documentable HVAC Journeyman level operation, maintenance, and repair experience and at least two (2) years in a leadership role overseeing HVAC Technicians or maintenance teams
State of Arizona Type III Certification required
Universal CFC License is required within six (6) months of the date of hire
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License
Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain one within ninety (90) days of hire

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred
Experience with trenchers, cement mixers, forklifts or other heavy equipment used in HVAC installation is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team by prioritizing and assigning work, guiding, and mentoring staff, assisting with performance evaluations, ensuring training and adherence to policies and procedures, maintaining a healthy and safe work environment, and making recommendations to management to support optimal performance and productivity
Set clear goals and objectives aligned with organizational priorities
Ensure compliance with state and county safety codes for the inspection, repair, installation HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes
Develop and monitor the regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, electrically operated air conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs
Service and repair evaporative coolers
Coordinate with vendors for parts, equipment, and service contracts
Collaborate with Housing leadership on project planning and budgeting
Troubleshoot HVAC systems and diagnose problems with equipment
Read blue prints, schematics, and use energy management software for the installation or modification of HVAC systems
Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves
Respond to emergency HVAC issues and ensure timely resolution
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed
Connect motors to control panels
Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment
Install and calibrate systems
Install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary
Test joints, and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Descale tubing
Rebuild pressure and temperature safety valves and water pumps
Maintain related records concerning time, labor, and materials
Maintain log of tasks performed and write reports as required
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by manager or director