Lead Technician

Jobtailor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced HVAC Supervisor to lead field technicians in repairing, retrofitting, and replacing environmental comfort systems.

The role focuses on training, scheduling, and providing technical guidance on-site, ensuring safety compliance and efficient operations in customer locations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in HVAC
• Working knowledge of HVAC products, systems, electronics, and pneumatic controls
• EPA-approved Universal Technician Certification
• Valid driver’s license held for a minimum of 12 months
• No major or frequent traffic violations in the past 3 years

Responsibilities

• Supervise HVAC Field Technicians who repair, retrofit, and replace environmental comfort systems
• Train and develop HVAC Field Technicians
• Provide technical advice and guidance
• Assist with scheduling, organizing, and dispatching HVAC Field Technicians
• Assist the Service Manager with hiring and termination recommendations
• Maintain vehicles, including service records and repair and maintenance scheduling
• Work with the Project Manager to prepare for on-site installations and repairs
• Examine building layouts, anticipate difficulties, gather materials, and coordinate on-site work
• Evaluate area safety needs and requirements
• Provide feedback and recommendations to service technicians
• Assist with implementing safety policies, procedures, and training

Skills

HVAC System Repair

Supervision of Field Technicians

EPA-Approved Universal Technician

Safety Policy Implementation

Technical Training and Development

Education

Associate degree in HVAC or technical field

Tools

Pneumatic Controls

Job description

• Supervise HVAC Field Technicians who repair, retrofit, and replace environmental comfort systems
• Train and develop HVAC Field Technicians
• Provide technical advice and guidance
• Assist with scheduling, organizing, and dispatching HVAC Field Technicians
• Assist the Service Manager with hiring and termination recommendations
• Maintain vehicles, including service records and repair and maintenance scheduling
• Work with the Project Manager to prepare for on-site installations and repairs
• Examine building layouts, anticipate difficulties, gather materials, and coordinate on-site work
• Evaluate area safety needs and requirements
• Provide feedback and recommendations to service technicians
• Assist with implementing safety policies, procedures, and training

Requirements

• Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in HVAC
• Working knowledge of HVAC products, systems, electronics, and pneumatic controls
• EPA-approved Universal Technician Certification
• Valid driver’s license held for a minimum of 12 months
• No major or frequent traffic violations, including DUI, hit and run, license suspension, reckless/careless driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years
• Ability to work in a field-based role at customer locations
• Safety-sensitive role; additional drug screening may be required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in HVAC systems, including repair, retrofit, and installation, while effectively supervising and training field technicians. Strong focus on safety compliance and operational efficiency in a field-based role.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• HVAC System Repair
• Supervision of Field Technicians
• EPA-Approved Universal Technician Certification
• Safety Policy Implementation
• Technical Training and Development

Hard Skills

• HVAC Products Knowledge
• Pneumatic Controls
• Electronics
• Building Layout Examination
• Service Record Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Technical Advice
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• EPA-Approved Universal Technician Certification

Industry Keywords

• HVAC
• Field-Based Role
• Safety Compliance
• Technical Training
• Service Management

Tools & Technologies

• HVAC Environmental Comfort Systems