Senior Commercial HVAC Lead Technician

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced lead HVAC technician to service commercial systems. You will diagnose complex HVAC equipment, supervise junior technicians, and coordinate with subcontractors to keep projects on schedule.

You should hold EPA Universal Certification, a valid driver's license, and be adept at reading blueprints. If you excel in troubleshooting, safety, and customer communication, this role offers growth and the chance to lead critical building systems

Qualifications

• Advanced troubleshooting experience with commercial HVAC systems.
• Lead technician experience and ability to coordinate with junior staff.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring schematics, and technical manuals.
• EPA Universal Certification is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, service, and repairs on commercial HVAC systems.
• Work with RTUs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, VFDs, boilers, VAVs, fan-powered boxes, air handlers, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and detailed system inspections.
• Serve as a lead technician on projects and coordinate with junior technicians and subcontractors as needed.
• Interface professionally with building engineers, facility managers, property owners, and customers.
• Explain service findings, recommendations, and system conditions clearly.
• Maintain accurate and timely service documentation.
• Use BuildOps service software to support service and job documentation.
• Mentor and train junior technicians.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Take ownership of service issues and ensure repairs are completed the first time correctly.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Leadership

Blueprint reading

EPA Universal Certification

Driver's license

Communication skills

Tools

BAS/BMS experience

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, service, and repairs on commercial HVAC systems
• Work with RTUs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, VFDs, boilers, VAVs, fan-powered boxes, air handlers, and related equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance and detailed system inspections
• Serve as a lead technician on projects and coordinate with junior technicians and subcontractors as needed
• Interface professionally with building engineers, facility managers, property owners, and customers
• Explain service findings, recommendations, and system conditions clearly
• Maintain accurate and timely service documentation
• Use BuildOps service software to support service and job documentation
• Mentor and train junior technicians
• Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Take ownership of service issues and ensure repairs are completed the first time correctly

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of commercial HVAC experience preferred, with a strong service background
• Minimum 6 years of HVAC/R and relevant stable work history required
• Advanced troubleshooting experience with commercial HVAC systems
• Strong knowledge of chillers, boilers, RTUs, air handlers, pumps, cooling towers, and controls
• EPA Universal Certification required
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring schematics, and technical manuals
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• BAS/BMS experience is a plus
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to provide two professional/business references