HVAC Field Supervisor

Job Title: Field Supervisor – Engineering Excellence

Reports To: Branch Manager or Area Manager

Status: Hourly

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Field Supervisor to join our Engineering Excellence team. As a key member of our team, you will supervise technicians and helpers who install, maintain, and service commercial HVAC equipment and accessories.

You will oversee daily work, ensure adequate staffing to meet customer needs, assist technicians with unusual or difficult assignments, train and coach employees, ensure safety rules and practices are followed, and conduct quality-control checks on completed work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a Safety Leader to all technicians in your area.
• Reviews and monitors upcoming work to be performed in order to schedule and assign technicians and/or crews to maximize productivity and to meet the needs of the customer
• Lead installations, retro fits and large-scale projects.
• Perform regular site visits with technicians and assists Branch Manager in reviewing past performance and areas of concern; conducting training customer service, and company products and services; reinforcing safety rules and practices, and current and future goals and objectives.
• Assists technicians with major, unusual or difficult assignments and/or problems. Conducts quality-control review of assessments of completed work performed to ensure work is performed in accordance with company practices and processes, expected workmanship, and efficiency and effectiveness.
• Trains employees on technical skills, company processes and procedures, and safety rules and practices
• Responsible for delivery of excellent customer service and sustaining high levels of customer satisfaction
• Performs vehicle inspections to ensure company property and tools are being used, maintained and properly accounted for.
• Represents the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in all business matters and activities
• Ensures that the company vehicles are properly stocked, that defective warranty parts are returned to the branch and that vehicle standard stock is ordered/replenished as needed. As needed, completes material requisition forms and other related administrative activities.
• Demonstrates leadership to the field staff in the areas of customer focus and customer service; following company policies, procedures, and processes; safety rules, procedures, and practices; and the implementation of company initiatives
• Serves as a resource to the sales staff on technical issues regarding products and services
• Assists the Branch Manager with administrative tasks and other duties as needed or assigned to meet customer needs, performs service, maintenance, and installation work
• Performs all other duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED with additional training and 10 plus years' experience in HVAC
• Demonstrated basic leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to train others in technical skills and effective customer service
• Must possess all valid licensing or certification as required by federal, state, provincial, or local governmental laws or regulations for the geographical work area
• EPA and safety certifications required
• Advanced skills in servicing commercial heating, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment as well as related accessories
• Proficient mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Proficient and able to operate all necessary tools and equipment to perform various service projects
• Proficient at reading wiring diagrams and blueprints as well as troubleshoot problems with electrical, refrigerant, and duct systems on commercial HVAC equipment
• Proficient and able to properly start up and balance airflow and to properly align belts and pulleys on all commercial systems with no supervision
• Proficient and able to install a basic duct fitting
• Advanced skills in troubleshooting and repairing commercial HVACR equipment, refrigeration systems, chillers, boiler systems, data centers, and related equipment with no supervision.
• Ability to calculate heat gain and loss on commercial buildings using approved methods
• Effective communication skills to communicate with customer and resolve customer issues, complaints, or concerns
• Effective and efficient time-management and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed
• Ability to stand and walk and to climb ladders and stairs and to maneuver to access HVAC units. Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to the following: hot, cold, outdoor, indoor, dry, humid, slippery surfaces, heights, and congested areas
• Ability to safely climb 300lb load capacity rated ladders with a 30lb tool belt
• Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay, including incentive opportunities for many positions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Pay
• Medical /Dental /Vision Insurance programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions
• Life Insurance, for you and options you can elect for your family
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance options, that protects you and your family if you are unable to work
• Supplemental benefit programs such as: Legal advice, pet insurance, health advocacy programs
• Training opportunities through our Experts University
• Career Development opportunities