LEAD HVAC Technician

Human Resources•Troy, MI

3d•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. The technician performs and coordinates maintenance on assigned HVAC equipment and related systems, diagnoses faults, monitors building automation systems, and documents work in a computerized maintenance management system. The role also coordinates technician assignments and authorized subcontractor work, maintains refrigerant service records, identifies reliability and energy-performance improvements, and responds to urgent failures and assigned emergency or after-hours coverage. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant HVAC training or apprenticeship, at least five years of commercial or industrial HVAC maintenance and repair experience, and at least one year providing lead-level technical guidance or coordinating technicians. A current, active Michigan Mechanical Contractor license with classifications appropriate to assigned duties and EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification are required. Applicants should submit a résumé and copies of both certifications when applying. U.S. Facilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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 assigned duties; management must verify classification scope against the actual equipment and work before assignment.
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 priorities with facility management; 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 within 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.