LEADMAN HVAC

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools is seeking a skilled maintenance lead to coordinate and oversee HVAC, refrigeration, and related trades. You will manage repairs from one to 800 tons systems, read blueprints, prepare material estimates, and supervise junior mechanics.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, seven years in HVAC, and relevant Florida certifications. A valid Florida CDL and safety compliance are expected. This position offers an hourly rate with benefits and a nonexempt status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Seven years of recent HVAC experience with relevant certifications or apprenticeship program.
• Florida commercial driver’s license with endorsements may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, construct, and oversee the work of HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and other trades.
• Review malfunction job orders and determine materials; complete repairs expeditiously.
• Receive and complete emergency calls dispatched over radio.
• Read blueprints and technical data; prepare material estimates.
• Instruct other mechanics in proper repair procedures and safety.
• Follow written and oral instructions and work well with others.
• Participate in training to increase skills.
• Operate district vehicle safely and manage supplies.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida Apprenticeship Program completion or Journeyman Cert

Broward County Journeyman Certificate of Competency in A/C and Refrigeration

Tools

Hand tools

Computer skills

Job description

POSITION GOAL

To coordinate, instruct, and oversee the work of the air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics, water treatment personnel and other assigned trades employees. To perform skilled work in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning ranging in size from one (1) to eight hundred (800) tons, commercial refrigeration and freezers, water coolers and control systems in a responsible and accurate manner.

Requisition ID: 24137

Work Location: MAINTENANCE-ZONE 2

City: LAUDERHILL

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Coordinate, construct, and oversee the work of air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and other assigned trades employees.
• Work from a job order that will, in general, outline the malfunction. Material will be determined and if not on vehicle, order from stockroom. Complete repairs as expeditiously as possible.
• Receive and complete emergency calls dispatched over the radio.
• Read blueprints, technical data and sketches; prepare estimates of materials from such information.
• Assume responsibility and instruct other mechanics in the proper procedures to accomplish repairs.
• Follow both written and oral instructions.
• Work well with others.
• Participate, successfully, in the training programs offered to increase the individual's skill and proficiency related to the assignments.
• Complete all projects in a journeyman manner and ensure proper recording of time and materials.
• Operate School Board owned vehicle in a safe manner and assume responsibility for all supplies and equipment on the vehicle.
• Perform all duties which require extensive physical effort such as climbing, lifting over 60 pounds, pulling, etc.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Perform other duties required by the director/ supervisor/manager/foreman.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Seven (7) years of recent experience in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and one of the following:
• Satisfactory completion of The State of Florida Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Apprenticeship Program (Credit is granted for time served as an apprentice. OR
• Broward County Jouneyman Certificateof Compentency in Air Conditioning and Refrigation. OR
• Must pass tests appropriate to certify and demonstrate competency in the jobComputer skills as required for the position.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical and air conditioning circuits.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all phases of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration repair to include proper procedure of the trade.
• Must have a proper Florida commercial driver's license with endorsements compatible with the assigned duties of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• This position will include pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bilingual skills preferred.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Physical Requirements

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid conistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

Link To Job Description

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: NN-087

Skills

COMPETENCIES

CERTIFICATIONS

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

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08/13/2026 - Open Until Filled

Work Calendar:

261 Day Cal

Pay Grade:

TR2201

Classification:

Nonexempt

Compensation

Hourly Rate - $32.42 - $34.88 per hour

Shift Differential (If applicable)

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NOTE:

New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range