HVAC Specialist I

• Responsible for the strategic planning and execution of the HVAC program nationwide including repairs and ongoing maintenance to ensure associate and customer comfort in stores.
• Manage HVAC Repair and Preventative Maintenance programs within budget guidelines and resources valued at over $12M annually.
• Lead Service Channel work order triage to support stores with comfort issues.
• Investigate HVAC problems and evaluate solutions options.
• Communicate with stores and field teams on issue resolutions with urgency.
• Execute delivery of temporary HVAC equipment to maintain store comfort.
• Identify and investigate cost saving ideas to reduce expenses and improve HVAC equipment performance.
• Collaborate with the Energy department to analyze store conditions through energy management systems (EMS) data.
• Assist with management of scheduling and vendor coordination for seasonal HVAC PM inspections.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; or equivalent from a college or technical school, or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in facilities maintenance or HVAC repairs.
• Good oral and written communication skills, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Must possess in-depth technical understanding of HVAC systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Facilities software (Service Channel) and Oracle financial programs knowledge a plus.
• Ability to balance and prioritize competing demands.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Must be able to be on-call after hours and weekends for emergencies.

Demonstrates expertise in HVAC system management, including strategic planning, execution of maintenance programs, and effective communication with teams to ensure operational efficiency and comfort. Proficient in utilizing facilities software and financial programs to optimize HVAC performance and cost savings.

• HVAC System Management
• Budget Management
• Service Channel Software
• Microsoft Excel
• Technical Problem Solving

• HVAC Repairs
• Preventative Maintenance
• Technical Understanding of HVAC Systems
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Cost Saving Analysis

• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Organization
• Follow-Up
• Sense of Urgency

• Facilities Maintenance
• Vendor Coordination
• Work Order Triage
• Emergency Response

• Microsoft Word
• Service Channel
• Oracle Financial Programs