Lead HVAC Technician

EMCOR Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. is seeking a lead HVAC technician to manage a team in a commercial/industrial setting in New York. You will coordinate daily, weekly and monthly tasks, and troubleshoot, install, and inspect AHUs, VAVs, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and DDC systems.

The role requires technical education or equivalent experience, multiple HVAC licenses, and a commitment to safety. Approximately 35–40 USD/hour, with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified technical school, HVAC associate degree or 4+ years related experience and training.
• Licenses/certifications listed; includes refrigerant handling and forklift/aerial lift credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assigns daily/weekly/monthly tasks to HVAC team members.
• Monitors safety, quality, and cleanliness of work.
• Oversees HVAC project work with pricing and scheduling.
• Supports Site Manager on hiring and discipline when needed.
• Performs HVAC Technician Level I duties as required.
• Fulfills additional duties as assigned by the site manager.

Skills

HVAC leadership

Safety compliance

PM coordination

Troubleshooting

Team supervision

Valid driver’s license

Refrigerant handling

Fork truck certification

Aerial lift certification

Education

HVAC associate degree

4+ years related experience

Tools

Universal Recovery Certification

Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification I/II

Type I/II/III refrigerant licenses

Type I - Small Appliances

Type II - High/Very High Pressure Appliances

Type III - Low Pressure Appliances

Job description

About Us

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Job Summary

Lead team of HVAC technicians within an industrial, retail or commercial operation. Coordinate and assign daily, weekly and monthly tasks including PM’s and/or on demand work. Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, inspects, adjusts commercial and industrial HVAC systems including AHU’s, ACU’s, VAV’s, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, ventilation systems, DDC’s.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assigns daily, weekly and monthly tasks to HVAC team members
• Monitors work activity of team members ensuring safety compliance, quality of work, cleanliness and follow up if required
• Oversees HVAC project work, coordinating pricing, scheduling and work activity
• Assists Site Manager by providing input on hiring, discipline and terminations when required
• Performs duties as a technician as outlined in the HVAC Technician Level I job description
• Performs any other duties as deemed necessary by the site manager

Qualifications

Graduate of a certified technical school, HVAC associates degree or 4 or more years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (prior years work/related experience)

7 Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver's license
• Universal Recovery Certification
• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type I and Type II
• Type I - Small Appliances
• Type II - High Pressure and very High Pressure Appliances
• Type III - Low Pressure Appliances
• Universal - Type I, II and III
• Fork Truck & Aerial Lift Certification
• Language Skills

Technical Qualifications & Skills As outlined in the HVAC Technician Level I job description.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to climb or balance. The associate is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Will be required to use ladders, boom lifts, scissor lifts, fork trucks and other equipment to accomplish the job.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Benefits

We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our affirmative Action Policy.

Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $35 to 40/HR

Other Compensation: N/A