HVAC Technician

trekdevelopmentgroup; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer contribution

Employer-paid long-term disability

EAP

Job summary

TREK Development Group, a Pittsburgh-based real estate development firm, seeks an experienced HVAC/mechanical Technician to lead preventive maintenance across its portfolio. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC systems, coordinate third-party vendors, and ensure accurate records are kept for each property.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on HVAC experience, EPA 608 certification, and the ability to travel between properties.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on HVAC/mechanical maintenance and repair experience.
• EPA Section 608 certification is required; NATE preferred.
• Experience coordinating third-party vendor service calls and multi-property work.

Responsibilities

• Own the HVAC and mechanical preventive maintenance program across the assigned portfolio.
• Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer specs and document results.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC equipment including furnaces, AC, boilers, VRF systems.
• Coordinate third-party vendor service calls when needed and oversee work.
• Maintain PM and repair records in RealPage for each property.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

On-call rotation

Education

EPA Section 608 Certification

NATE Certification preferred

HVAC/R trades certification

Tools

RealPage

MS Office

Job description

TREK Development Group is a Pittsburgh- based real estate development firm specializing in building innovative and sustainable communities. Our mission is to Create Value, Enhance Lives and Strengthen Communities.

At TREK, we believe the right cultural fit is just as important as possessing the skills and qualifications for the job. Our core values: Aesthetics, Alignment, Collaboration, Compassion, Inclusiveness, Quality, Commitment, Empathy, Humility, Integrity and Responsibility are best described in our commitment to TREK’s Hospitality Covenant. The Hospitality Covenant describes our core practices that we strive to achieve each day:

1. To treat everyone with the kindness we all want
2. To do our own part to take care of the place where we live and work
3. To take the time to help each other achieve our goals and aspirations

We believe that every member of the team is important to the success of the community and together we are committed to providing high-quality, community-focused housing.

Essential Functions:

• Own the HVAC and mechanical preventive maintenance program across the assigned portfolio, build the PM schedule, and confirm PM is completed and documented at every property.
• Perform HVAC/mechanical preventive maintenance directly, following manufacturer specifications: filter changes, coil cleaning, refrigerant checks, lubrication, and related recurring tasks.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC and mechanical equipment not limited to - furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers, VRF and water-source heat pump systems, and related equipment across assigned properties.
• Serve as the first point of technical response when site maintenance technicians cannot resolve an HVAC or mechanical issue.
• When a repair exceeds personal capability, certification, or licensing, engage a third-party HVAC/mechanical vendor directly scope the issue, coordinate the service call, and oversee the work through to resolution.
• Approve HVAC/mechanical vendor service calls and invoices within established authority limits.
• Identify HVAC/mechanical conditions likely to cause a breakdown, ahead of failure where possible, and correct or schedule resolution proactively.
• Maintain accurate PM and repair records in RealPage for every property. Date, findings, parts used, vendor involvement (if any), and follow-up needed.
• Respond to after-hours HVAC emergencies as needed, on a defined on-call rotation.
• Train site maintenance technicians on HVAC troubleshooting, routine PM tasks, and safe operation, so more issues get resolved at the property level over time.
• Other duties as assigned, within HVAC/mechanical scope.

Education & Experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on HVAC/mechanical maintenance and repair experience (multifamily or commercial preferred).
• EPA Section 608 certification required; NATE certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of VRF and water-source heat pump loop systems preferred.
• Experience managing or coordinating third-party vendor service calls preferred.
• Comfortable working independently across multiple properties with minimal on-site supervision.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly across the assigned portfolio.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, work in mechanical rooms and on rooftops, and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, employer-paid long-term disability, employer-paid basic life, 401k with employer contribution, and EAP.

If this sounds like a fit for your passion, skills and experience, we look forward to hearing from you. Please visit our website to learn more about Trek Development Group http://trekdevelopment.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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