Lead HVAC Technician

Desert Mountain; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Free onsite medical clinic

Job summary

Desert Mountain Club, located in North Scottsdale, AZ, seeks an experienced Lead HVAC Technician to oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of residential, commercial, and refrigeration systems across luxury facilities.

You will lead a team, mentor technicians, and ensure safe, reliable operation in a demanding resort environment, using Limble CMMS and Niagara EMS for asset tracking and energy optimization.

Qualifications

• EPA 608 certification is required.
• NATE or Master Mechanical license highly preferred.
• Experience with commercial refrigeration and climate control systems required.

Responsibilities

• Strategically evaluate aging climate control and refrigeration equipment to decide repairs vs. replacement and draft SOWs; manage contractors to ensure installations are completed and commissioned to standard.
• Direct installation, service, and preventive maintenance of commercial refrigeration systems, including walk‑ins and high‑end built‑in units.
• Utilize Limble CMMS to track assets and maintenance histories; use Niagara EMS to remotely monitor and optimize energy usage across multiple sites.
• Monitor, diagnose, and repair RO systems, water softening, Liebert cold rooms, and commercial ice machines.
• Lead, train, and mentor the maintenance team; be available for after‑hours support and field issue escalation.

Skills

Limble CMMS

Niagara EMS

Leadership

Education

Universal EPA Section 608 Certification

NATE Certification

HVAC Excellence Master Specialist

Tools

Limble CMMS

Niagara EMS

Job description

Desert Mountain Club is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Lead HVAC Technician to oversee the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of residential, commercial, and refrigeration systems throughout Desert Mountain Club’s luxury facilities.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient systems in a high‑end resort and/or club environment.

Responsibilities include using Limble CMMS and Niagara EMS to manage assets, work orders, and energy efficiency; evaluating aging equipment and determining replacement needs; developing Scopes of Work with outside vendors; and overseeing contractors through successful project completion.

This role requires a proactive leader who can support and mentor the maintenance team, respond to critical after-hours issues, and perform hands‑on work in demanding Arizona conditions while maintaining the high standards expected by Desert Mountain Club members and guests.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have no traffic violations within the last three years.

BENEFITS

Join one of the Top 10 Platinum Clubs of America and enjoy exceptional benefits and perks, including:

• Competitive pay
• PTO, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, and Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Scholarship, Tuition Reimbursement
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents
• Mental health, wellness, and virtual care resources
• FREE employee meals during shifts or meal stipend
• FREE golf and tennis
• Matching Retirement 401K Plan

Employee uniforms provided

What truly sets Desert Mountain apart is our people. We foster a culture built on care, respect, teamwork, wellbeing, and growth where teammates feel valued and proud to be part of the team.

*Please note, benefits are dependent on your DOL Status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal).

JOB DETAILS

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Replacement: Evaluate aging climate control and refrigeration machinery to determine where the cost of repair strategically exceeds the cost of replacement. Scope of Work (SOW) & Contractor Management: Collaborate with external vendors to draft detailed SOWs for complete unit replacements. Review contractor proposals to ensure strict alignment with the SOW and oversee on-site installations to guarantee every point is completed and commissioned to standard.
• Master-Level Commercial Refrigeration Care: Direct the installation, service, and preventative maintenance of comprehensive refrigeration systems. Seamlessly troubleshoot everything from high‑end custom built‑in units to commercial walk‑in coolers and freezers.
• Digital Infrastructure & Workflow: Utilize Limble CMMS to track assets, log maintenance histories, and manage team workflows. Remotely monitor and adjust multi‑site environments using Niagara EMS to optimize energy consumption.
• Specialized Infrastructure Care: Monitor, diagnose, and repair commercial Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems, industrial water softening systems, and mission‑critical Liebert cold room systems, as well as commercial ice machines.
• Team Leadership & After‑Hours Support: Manage, train, and mentor an internal team of technicians. Serve as the ultimate technical escalation point by being willing to take after‑hours calls to help field teams diagnose complex system failures.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Required to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 75 pounds – Frequently
• Required to climb 20‑foot ladders – Occasionally
• Required to work indoors and outdoors in hot, dry, wet, dirty, and oily environments – Regularly
• Required to work with and around hot pipes or equipment, and electrical circuits of moving machinery – Regularly
• Required to drive a motor vehicle or other vehicle.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Certifications:

• Universal EPA Section 608 Certification is required; NATE
• HVAC Excellence Master Specialist, or state‑issued Master Mechanical licenses are highly preferred.

OUR COMPANY

Desert Mountain Club is one of the nations premier private clubs, located in the scenic foothills of North Scottsdale, Arizona. Spanning more than 8,000 acres, Desert Mountain features:

• Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course)
• S even distinctive clubhouses with unique dining and banquet experiences.
• An award‑winning spa, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and swim facility.
• Dozens of hiking and biking trails

Desert Mountain Club is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a workplace built on inclusion, respect, and opportunity for all teammates.

Desert Mountain is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We do not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.