Director, HVAC Systems & Field Operations
Breaking Ground
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Job summary
Breaking Ground, a housing nonprofit, seeks a Director of HVAC Systems to oversee installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC across the portfolio. This field-oriented role requires technical leadership and collaboration with on-site teams to ensure safe, efficient operation and regulatory compliance.
The role involves leading preventive maintenance programs, energy-efficiency initiatives, and capital planning for HVAC projects across multiple asset types, with about 75% of time spent at
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of HVAC field experience
- FDNY and EPA certifications required
- OSHA 40 SST and F60/G60 required
- Ability to read schematics and blueprints
- Valid NY/NJ driver’s license
- Experience with BMS preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee HVAC installation, maintenance and repairs across portfolio
- Lead on-site maintenance teams, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance
- Develop and implement HVAC maintenance standards
- Monitor energy efficiency and reduce operating costs
- Coordinate contractors and capital projects
- Travel to properties across NYC ~75% of the time
- Train and mentor maintenance staff
- Review scopes, proposals and contracts for repairs/upgrades
- Support non-HVAC maintenance needs as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
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Job description
Breaking Ground, a housing nonprofit, seeks a Director of HVAC Systems to oversee installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC across the portfolio. This field-oriented role requires technical leadership and collaboration with on-site teams to ensure safe, efficient operation and regulatory compliance.
The role involves leading preventive maintenance programs, energy-efficiency initiatives, and capital planning for HVAC projects across multiple asset types, with about 75% of time spent at
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