Master HVAC Tech Job Albuquerque area,New Mexico USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Master HVAC Tech

Are you an experienced HVAC professional looking for a leadership role where you can showcase your expertise in commercial-grade systems? Do you thrive in troubleshooting and repairing complex HVAC systems and leading teams to success? Join the University of New Mexico Facility Services Building Maintenance Department as a Master HVAC Tech and play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing our campus’s heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

As a Master HVAC Tech
, you will act as the liaison between department management and lower level HVAC technicians while leading the efforts to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems, including multi-zone systems with advanced controls. You’ll also play a key role in system modifications, project planning, and leading a team of technicians to complete Preventive and Corrective Work orders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Troubleshooting & Repair:
Oversee the diagnosis and repair of commercial HVAC systems, multi-zone heating, cooling systems, and digital control systems linked to a central energy management system.
System Modifications & Planning:
Develop HVAC system modification plans and estimate project costs for remodeling and upgrades.
Preventive Maintenance:
Create maintenance checklists and implement preventive maintenance activities for new and existing equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation:
Review and interpret as-built building blueprints to recommend system modifications and upgrades in accordance with regulations.
Material Selection & Research:
Research and select materials for HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance to ensure high-quality standards.
Team Leadership:
Lead and mentor HVAC technicians, providing training, guidance, and support as they troubleshoot and repair complex systems.
Safety & Environmental Practices:
Ensure proper care in equipment use, promote workplace safety, and continuously improve environmental practices across all tasks.
Documentation:
Track and document preventive maintenance and repair activities to maintain accurate records of work performed.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare:
Access to competitive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Retirement Plans:
Pension and enrollment in a choice of additional retirement plans with generous employer contributions.

Paid Time Off:
Generous annual vacation leave (up to 168 hours per year), sick leave (up to 96 hours per year), and 11 paid holidays to support work-life balance.

Professional Development:
Opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and tuition remission for employees and dependents.

Wellness Programs:
Access to wellness programs, fitness facilities, and resources promoting employee health and well-being.

Community Engagement:
Involvement in a vibrant campus community with diverse cultural and recreational activities.

Job Security:
Stable employment with competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement within our respected flagship institution of New Mexico.

These benefits reflect UNM’s commitment to supporting staff both personally and professionally, offering a rewarding and dynamic work environment.

Conditions of Employment

Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Must maintain certification status.
All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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