Lead Technician / HVAC

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc.•Sylvan Lake, MI

About The Position

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance. Job Summary Lead Technicians are the tactical leader within the region that they serve. Their duties include but are not limited to: providing tactical direction, establishing priorities, assigning tasks, coordinating projects, and providing expertise and support technicians at the job site. Lead Technicians are responsible for ensuring technicians perform work safely and are trained in both the technical skill sets and administrative functions. They are expected to apply 95% of their time to billable work orders.

Requirements

HS diploma or Degree/Certification, or equivalent professional experience in Landscaping, Trades (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, etc.) or Specialty Floor Care.
Five or more years mechanical experience, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry required; or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including related work experience in one or more of the building trades.
Must possess applicable certifications, licenses, and valid driver’s license in good standing.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner and communicate work order status via our tablet or other designated business process.
Ability to use and operate tablet device and business systems or document management Database software, including but not limited to Microsoft office, Lotus Notes, MS office (word, Excel).
Complies with all applicable codes, regulation, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety. Performs assigned day-to-day repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance.
Maintain adequate knowledge of and comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards and Company safety policies at all times.
Experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
Daily local travel between properties.
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Frequently is required to climb or balance. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is considered normal

Responsibilities

Complete preventative maintenance and repairs per work order requirements. Self performs the following duties in compliance with company procedures, regulatory requirements and safety standards.
Perform minor plumbing maintenance on existing systems (e.g. unclog toilets and drains, repair leaks in drains and faucets, replace toilets and faucet fixtures as needed, etc.).
Perform routine painting, carpentry work, etc., as necessary to maintain our Client’s facilities in like new condition (e.g. repair a hole in dry-wall, prep the area, and match the paint to present a uniform and original like new appearance).
Perform minor electrical maintenance as allowed without a license within state law requirements (e.g. repair or replacement of fixtures, wall switches, and outlets. Replace light bulbs, ballasts and sockets if necessary).
Complete service inspections and asset inspections as needed.
Complete thorough Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services on all standard package and split unit HVAC systems that are common among EFO’s light commercial customers including but not limited to: inspection and repair/replacement of belts and pulleys, inspection and cleaning of condensate drain lines, testing power/performance of compressor, fan motor, blower motor, testing function and safety of burners/heat exchangers, function of all safety and operational controls.
General repairs of steam/hot water boiler systems. Diagnose airflow and ducting repairs.
Safe, efficient, and EPA compliant use of refrigerants in support of standard package and split unit HVAC systems that are common among EFO’s light commercial customers.
Safely diagnose and repair common mechanical, electrical, or system failure issues on standard boiler, package and split unit HVAC systems that are common among EFO’s light commercial customers, including but not limited to: motors, belts, pulleys, compressors, condensing units, evaporators, circuity boards, contactors, leaks, safely un-sweating and brazing of copper components.
Serves as tactical leader in the field; leading, coaching, providing trade knowledge to our technicians
Training new employees in EMCOR Field Organizational practices and procedures
Observes workmanship of our technicians conducting the task at hand as well as accurately completing administrative functions associated with the job.
Assist technicians with complicated/skilled work orders (where it makes sense geographically)
Serves as facilities maintenance subject matter expert
Completes other duties as assigned or required by Regional Manager.