LEAD HVAC Technician

US Facilities • Troy, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking an experienced, licensed Lead HVAC Technician to join its facility maintenance team in Troy, Michigan. This hands-on working-lead role guides the operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems while coaching fellow technicians and supporting a safe, reliable, and energy-efficient facility. The position is central to building in-house HVAC capability at the site.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of an HVAC apprenticeship, technical training program, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and practical experience.
• At least five years of progressively responsible commercial or industrial HVAC maintenance and repair experience, including at least one year providing lead-level technical guidance or coordinating technician work.
• Current, active Michigan Mechanical Contractor license with work classifications appropriate to the assigned duties; management must verify that the classification scope matches the equipment and work.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification, with documentation available for verification.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose refrigeration cycles, airflow and hydronic problems, electrical circuits, motors, variable-frequency drives, sensors, actuators, and HVAC controls.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, operating sequences, and maintenance instructions.
• Proficiency with HVAC diagnostic instruments, safe tool use, building automation systems, and electronic work-order documentation.
• Strong work-planning, troubleshooting, communication, customer-service, and technician-coaching skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and participate in assigned emergency or after-hours coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining large commercial facilities with central heating and cooling systems.
• Advanced training in building automation, direct digital controls, chiller or boiler service, or manufacturer-specific equipment.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, planning shutdowns, managing preventive maintenance schedules, and maintaining critical spare-parts inventories.
• Documented HVAC journeyman training or additional industry-recognized technical certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, air-handling units, split systems, heat pumps, exhaust systems, motors, belts, bearings, filters, dampers, and associated controls.
• Maintain and troubleshoot boilers, chillers, pumps, hydronic systems, and refrigeration equipment when included in the facility inventory and within the employee’s training and authorized scope.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and control-system faults; identify root causes; recommend repairs; and verify safe operation after service.
• Monitor building automation systems, review alarms and operating trends, investigate comfort complaints, and adjust approved schedules and setpoints.
• Coordinate daily assignments and work priorities with facility management, and provide technical direction, coaching, and quality checks for assigned technicians.
• Complete work orders in the computerized maintenance management system, documenting diagnostics, labor, parts, equipment condition, and follow-up needs.
• Maintain refrigerant service records and perform recovery, evacuation, charging, and leak-detection activities in accordance with applicable certification and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate authorized subcontractor work, communicate shutdown requirements, and inspect completed work for conformity with the approved scope.
• Identify equipment deterioration, recurring failures, critical spare-parts needs, and opportunities to improve system reliability and energy performance.
• Follow energy-isolation, electrical-safety, fall-protection, chemical-handling, and personal protective equipment procedures; stop and report unsafe work.
• Respond to urgent HVAC failures and support scheduled shutdowns, seasonal changeovers, and emergency coverage as assigned.
• Communicate equipment status, service disruptions, repair options, and unresolved risks promptly and professionally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED