Branch Lead - Stuart, FL

Carolinaiaq; Florida; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Carolina IAQ seeks an Operations Technician in Florida, responsible for warehouse management and IAQ field services. This unique hybrid role offers a competitive pay of $26.00 per hour, along with professional certifications sponsorship and benefits including a 401(k) plan and health insurance.

The ideal candidate will manage inventory, execute deliveries, and perform air filtration maintenance at various facilities. This is a chance to shape the Florida operations in a growing company that prioritizes employee development.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of warehouse, distribution, or field service experience.
• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs., climb ladders, and work at heights.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, and manage filter inventory at the Stuart warehouse.
• Perform IAQ services at customer sites like hospitals and schools.
• Report directly to the VP & GM with clear job status updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to lift

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Digital tools and mobile applications

Job description

About Florida Air & Filtration

Florida Air & Filtration, a division of Carolina Filters, Inc., provides Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) facilities services to healthcare, educational, and industrial institutions across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Sumter, SC, Carolina IAQ delivers air filter installation, duct cleaning, fire and smoke damper inspections, and HVAC coil and unit cleaning. Our Stuart, FL location is a growing operation supporting our expanding footprint in the Florida market.

About the Position

The Operations Technician – Stuart, FL is a unique hybrid role built for a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, independent work environment. Reporting directly to the VP & GM, this person will serve as the sole on-site representative for Carolina IAQ's Florida operations, balancing warehouse and distribution responsibilities with growing field service work.

At launch, the role will be approximately 70% warehouse/distribution and 30% IAQ field service, with the expectation that the field service component will grow as Carolina IAQ expands its Florida customer base. This is a ground-floor opportunity to shape the Florida operation and build a career in a stable, growing company.

A Day in the Life

No two days are identical in this role. On warehouse-focused days, the Operations Technician will receive, organize, and fulfill filter inventory orders, load cargo vans and trailers, and execute deliveries to customers throughout the Florida market. On field service days, they will travel to customer facilities — hospitals, schools, and industrial plants — to perform air filtration maintenance, HVAC cleaning, and other IAQ services, following Carolina IAQ's established quality and safety standards. The Operations Technician will be the face of Carolina IAQ in Florida, representing the company with professionalism on every job and every delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

Warehouse & Distribution (~70% initially)

• Receive, organize, and manage filter inventory at the Stuart warehouse
• Fulfill customer filter orders and coordinate outbound shipments and deliveries
• Operate a cargo van with cargo trailer to execute local and regional deliveries
• Set up and maintain an organized, efficient warehouse operation
• Track inventory levels, identify low-stock situations, and communicate replenishment needs to SC operations
• Document all warehouse activities, receipts, and outbound shipments accurately
• Coordinate with the SC distribution team during the transition of distribution responsibilities to the Florida location

IAQ Field Service (~30% initially, growing over time)

• Travel to customer sites (healthcare facilities, educational institutions, industrial plants) to perform IAQ services
• Perform air filter installation and replacement services per Carolina IAQ standards
• Assist with or independently complete AHU cleaning, duct cleaning, and overhead cleaning services
• Follow all Carolina IAQ qualification checklists and safety protocols on every job
• Use digital tools and mobile applications to document work completed in the field
• Represent Carolina IAQ professionally at all customer locations
• Support IAQ field crews when they travel to Florida for larger or complex jobs

General

• Report directly to the VP & GM, maintaining clear and timely communication on job status, inventory needs, and customer issues
• Proactively identify operational improvements as the Florida location grows
• Complete NAFA certification within the first 6 months and NADCA certification within 12 months, sponsored by Carolina IAQ

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; ability to operate a cargo van and pull a cargo trailer
• At least 2 years of warehouse, distribution, or field service experience
• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs., climb ladders, and work at heights in a harness
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision — this role is the sole on-site Carolina IAQ employee in Florida
• Reliable, drug-free, and professional in appearance and conduct
• Excellent verbal communication skills; ability to represent the company at customer facilities

Preferred

• Experience in HVAC, facilities services, or indoor air quality
• Prior route delivery or distribution experience
• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with HVAC components

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Pay: $26.00 per hour

This role offers a competitive hourly rate with opportunity for growth as field service responsibilities expand. Carolina IAQ sponsors professional certifications (NAFA and NADCA) to support your career development.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance (eligible after 30 days)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company smartphone for field documentation
• Per diem and private hotel accommodations for travel assignments
• Sponsored NAFA certification (target: Month 6) and NADCA certification (target: Month 12)
• Monday–Thursday schedule (most weeks); 3-day weekends
• Opportunities for overtime and advancement as the Florida operation grows
• Future upsell incentive program eligibility as the Florida operation matures

A Note on Future Earning Potential

As the Florida operation grows and the field service component of this role expands, Carolina IAQ intends to introduce a customer upsell incentive program for this position. This program will reward the Operations Technician for identifying and communicating service expansion opportunities while on-site at customer facilities — such as additional service lines, increased filter service frequencies, or new service locations within an existing account. Details of the program structure will be developed in partnership with the employee as the Florida market matures, with the goal of providing meaningful additional earning potential tied directly to the growth of the territory.

Carolina IAQ is an equal opportunity employer.