Lead HVAC Mechanic Full Time Days

Lead HVAC Mechanic

The Lead HVAC Mechanic is responsible for leading and managing HVAC and refrigeration projects, ensuring that all systems are installed, maintained, and repaired to the highest standards. Oversees HVAC activities, coordinates with other maintenance technicians, and provides exceptional service to all levels of the organization, patients, families, and visitors. Always demonstrates service excellence standards.

General responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring maintenance technicians, ensuring they adhere to best practices and company standards.
• Providing guidance and training to junior technicians.
• Overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems, including commercial and residential units.
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant codes and regulations.
• Performing complex troubleshooting and diagnostics to identify issues with HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Developing and implementing effective solutions to resolve problems.
• Managing and coordinating HVAC and refrigeration projects from start to finish.
• Communicating effectively with leadership to understand facility needs, provide recommendations, and ensure satisfaction.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed, including service reports, inventory, and maintenance logs.
• Adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines.
• Performing corrective and preventive maintenance on commercial ice machines, walk in coolers and freezers.
• Inspecting, repairing and maintaining eyewash stations throughout the hospital.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an HVAC-R technician, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Driver's license required.
• Valid refrigerant handling certification required (within 90 days of start date or completion of orientation, whichever comes first).
• Additional certifications (e.g., NATE) are a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC-R and refrigeration systems.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment, work in various environmental conditions, and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and customer service skills required.

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.