HVAC Service Technician

Lee Contracting, Inc.; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive wages

Apprenticeship and training

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Paid time off

Disability & life insurance

Safety bonus program

Employee stock ownership program

Work travel incentive

Holiday bonus

Job summary

Lee Contracting (Grand Rapids) is seeking a seasoned HVAC/R specialist to lead troubleshooting and maintenance across commercial systems in Walker, MI. You will train apprentices, manage daily tasks, and ensure safety while maintaining equipment and documentation to support service excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, fluency with blueprints and schematics, and a commitment to safety and quality. Proactive communication with clients and internal teams is essential for project success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience troubleshooting HVAC/R systems
• Strong leadership and managerial skills are necessary
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, & manuals
• Attention to detail with accurate service reports and maintenance checklists
• Capable of proficiently troubleshooting commercial/industrial equipment
• Understand and explain the refrigeration cycle and proper charging of refrigeration systems
• EPA 608 certification and CSD 1 certification required
• Lockout/tagout knowledge

Responsibilities

• Communicate project status through phone and email
• Develop and train apprentices
• Prioritize and complete general and daily responsibilities
• Maintain a clean, organized job and well-inventoried company van
• Exhibit excellent customer relations skills
• Coordinate job materials, labor and equipment
• Collaborate with other departments as needed
• Adhere to company safety standards and procedures

Skills

HVAC/R troubleshooting

Leadership training

Blueprints & schematics

Customer relations

Safety compliance

Tools

Aerial lift operation

Forklift operation

Trailer loading

Multimeter

Rigging & slings

Chains & rigging hardware

Load positioning

Job description

Lee Contracting (Grand Rapids)
3102 Walker Ridge Dr NW
Walker, MI 49544, USA

Description

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

We are proud to offer our employees:

• 401(k)
• Competitive Wages
• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Communicate project status through use of phone and email
• Responsible for developing and training apprentices
• Prioritize and complete general and daily responsibilities
• Maintain a clean, organized job and well inventoried company van
• Exhibit excellent customer relations skills
• Assist with the coordination of job materials, labor and equipment
• Work with other departments as needed as a team
• Adhere to company safety standards and procedures

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience of troubleshooting HVAC/R systems of all types and sizes
• Strong leadership and managerial skills are necessary
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, & manuals
• Attention to detail, while providing accurate service reports and maintenance checklists
• Capable of proficiently and accurately troubleshooting all commercial/industrial equipment
• Perform proper maintenance and repairs to commercial/industrial equipmentper manufacturer specifications
• Understand and explain the refrigeration cycle
• Knowledge of properly charging refrigeration systems
• Knowledge of hot water/ steam boilers
• Possess an EPA 608 certification
• Possess a CSD 1 certification
• Lockout tagout

Equipment and tool experience:

• Aerial -lift Operation - Boom & Scissor
• Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000#
• Trailer Loading and Securing of Material
• Multimeter
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Use & recognize limitations of chains, synthetic, metal mesh and wire rope slings
• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines
• Identifies common load configurations & positioning

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height.
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

This job description reflects management assignment of essential functions, and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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