Lead HVAC Technician | Full-Time | Palm Beach County Convention Center

Oak View Group; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick)

Job summary

Oak View Group in Florida is seeking a Lead HVAC Technician to oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of large commercial HVAC systems. You will guide junior technicians and coordinate with contractors to ensure reliable, safe building operations.

The role requires hands-on BAS experience with Johnson Controls Metasys and a deep understanding of chillers, AHUs, VAVs, pumps, and related systems. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany this important facility role.

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale events and temporary facilities.
• Strong preventive-maintenance practices.
• Ability to diagnose HVAC problems using BAS data and hands-on inspection.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily HVAC maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operations.
• Monitor and optimize systems using Metasys BAS.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and controls issues.
• Coordinate with contractors and engineers to ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain CMMS records and generate system performance reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Equipment prioritization

Education

HVAC/R certification or technical degree

EPA 608 certification

Johnson Controls Metasys training

Electrical or mechanical certifications

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

MicroMain CMMS

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Lead HVAC Technician is a highly skilled, hands-on technical position responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial HVAC and building systems. The Lead HVAC Technician serves as a senior technical resource for the Engineering Department and provides day-to-day guidance to HVAC technicians, maintenance personnel, contractors, and service providers. The ideal candidate must have extensive, hands-on experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), specifically Johnson Controls Metasys, and be capable of using the system to monitor, diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize facility HVAC operations. This position requires strong knowledge of large commercial HVAC systems, including water-cooled chillers, cooling towers, VAV boxes, air handling units (AHUs), fan coil units, pumps, controls, and associated mechanical systems. The Lead HVAC Technician will work closely with the Engineering Manager and Facility Maintenance Supervisor to maintain reliable, efficient, and safe building operations.

This role pays an hourly rate of $28.00-$30.00

Benefits for Full-Time roles

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until November 13, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily HVAC maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operational activities.
• Monitor and optimize HVAC systems using Johnson Controls Metasys BAS.
• Use Metasys to identify alarms, diagnose system issues, trend equipment performance, and make appropriate adjustments to improve system reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain and troubleshoot water-cooled chillers, cooling towers, VAV boxes, AHUs, fan coil units, pumps, valves, motors, and associated HVAC controls.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and controls-related HVAC problems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial HVAC equipment.
• Assist with planning, assigning, and prioritizing daily HVAC maintenance activities.
• Provide technical direction and hands-on support to HVAC and maintenance personnel.
• Troubleshoot complex HVAC problems and ensure timely resolution of equipment failures.
• Coordinate with outside HVAC contractors, controls contractors, engineers, and service providers.
• Inspect contractor work to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with facility requirements.
• Support HVAC and utility requirements for special events, including temporary cooling, ventilation, and related building services.
• Coordinate with concessionaires, tenants, event personnel, and other facility users when HVAC or building-system support is required.
• Maintain accurate corrective maintenance (CM) and preventive maintenance (PM) records in MicroMain or another CMMS.
• Generate and review HVAC system performance reports using Metasys and other facility-management systems.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend corrective actions or system improvements.
• Assist with inventory management of HVAC parts, tools, supplies, refrigerants, and critical replacement components.
• Maintain required safety documentation, including SDS/MSDS information.
• Follow all applicable OSHA requirements and federal, state, and local HVAC, environmental, safety, and building regulations.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with Palm Beach County requirements and applicable facility standards.
• Assist with training and mentoring HVAC and maintenance staff.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
• Respond to emergency HVAC and building-system issues, including after-hours emergencies as required.
• Perform other duties related to facility engineering and building systems as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous experience supporting large-scale events and temporary facility requirements.
• HVAC/R certification or technical degree.
• EPA 608 certification.
• HVAC controls/BAS training or certification.
• Johnson Controls Metasys training or certification.
• Electrical or mechanical certifications.
• Experience with energy management and HVAC optimization.
• Advanced Johnson Controls Metasys BAS expertise
• Strong commercial HVAC troubleshooting skills
• Hands-on mechanical and controls knowledge
• Ability to diagnose problems using both BAS data and physical inspection
• Strong training and mentoring abilities
• Excellent preventive-maintenance practices
• Ability to prioritize critical equipment and facility needs
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and energy efficiency

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.