Multi-Property HVAC Technician & PM Lead

TREK Development; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TREK Development Group in Pittsburgh is seeking an HVAC Technician to own the preventive maintenance program across the portfolio. The role performs PM tasks directly, builds the schedule, and ensures documentation at every property.

Duties include diagnosing and repairing furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers, and VRF/water-source systems; training site staff; and coordinating third‑party vendors when needed. Requirements: 3+ years HVAC experience and EPA 608 certification.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on HVAC/mechanical maintenance and repair experience (multifamily or commercial preferred).
• EPA Section 608 certification required; NATE certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of VRF and water-source heat pump loop systems preferred.
• Experience managing or coordinating third-party vendor service calls preferred.
• Comfortable working independently across multiple properties with minimal on-site supervision.

Responsibilities

• Own the HVAC and mechanical preventive maintenance program across the assigned portfolio, build the PM schedule, and confirm PM is completed and documented at every property
• Perform HVAC/mechanical preventive maintenance directly, following manufacturer specifications: filter changes, coil cleaning, refrigerant checks, lubrication, and related recurring tasks
• Diagnose and repair HVAC and mechanical equipment across properties (furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers, VRF and water-source systems)
• Serve as the first point of technical response when site maintenance technicians cannot resolve an HVAC or mechanical issue
• Engage a third-party HVAC/mechanical vendor when needed, coordinate the service call, and oversee the work to resolution
• Approve HVAC/mechanical vendor service calls and invoices within established authority limits
• Identify conditions likely to cause breakdowns and schedule proactive resolutions
• Maintain accurate PM and repair records in RealPage for every property
• Respond to after-hours HVAC emergencies on a defined on-call rotation
• Train site maintenance technicians on HVAC troubleshooting and PM tasks
• Other duties as assigned, within HVAC/mechanical scope

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Equipment diagnosis

Team training

Education

EPA 608 Certification

NATE Certification preferred

Tools

VRF systems

Water‑source heat pump

Job description

TREK Development Group in Pittsburgh is seeking an HVAC Technician to own the preventive maintenance program across the portfolio. The role performs PM tasks directly, builds the schedule, and ensures documentation at every property.

Duties include diagnosing and repairing furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers, and VRF/water-source systems; training site staff; and coordinating third‑party vendors when needed. Requirements: 3+ years HVAC experience and EPA 608 certification.