Lead Facilities HVAC Technician

Lead Facilities HVA Technician
Role Type: W2
Location: Burlington, Vermont

About The Methodical Group

The Methodical Group (methodicalgroup.com) is a leading global provider of IT Services, Consulting, and Specialized Staffing Solutions, operating with a systematic, high-quality approach for over 25 years. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, we use proprietary frameworks, such as ExactTalent®, to provide specialized workforce solutions, including permanent placement and contract staffing, across industries such as IT and Healthcare. Simultaneously, our IT and Business Services division offers expert solutions in Software Development, Data & Analytics, and IT Operations, aiming to help organizations worldwide drive digital transformation, improve efficiency, and maintain a competitive edge.

About the Opportunity:
Our client is seeking an experienced Lead HVAC Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and performance of complex commercial HVAC systems within a structured, team-oriented environment.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who brings both strong technical expertise and leadership capability. The Lead HVAC Technician will be responsible for overseeing daily maintenance activities, ensuring system reliability, and guiding a team in the effective operation of HVAC equipment across a large-scale facility. The position requires a hands-on leader who can balance supervisory responsibilities with direct technical execution.

Candidates should possess a solid foundation in commercial HVAC systems, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and system optimization. The ability to lead and direct maintenance operations, while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards, is critical to success in this role.

Additionally, candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain industry-recognized certification within the first six months of employment if not already held. This opportunity offers long-term stability, strong benefits, and the ability to play a key role in maintaining mission-critical building systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical operations and maintenance of a particular building under this contract, lead technical staff, and provide support to other buildings and supervisors as required.
• Lead technical staff, prepare work schedules, and assign specific duties. Serve as subject matter expert in the hiring of technical staff.
• Communicate fluently in the English Language (orally and in writing)
• Prepare and carry out building safety plans.
• Ensure that on-site technical staff complies with security requirements. Shall have all subcontractors sign in/out whenever entering/exiting FOBs and keep a proper log.
• Schedule, coordinate, and carry out preventive maintenance (PMs)s.
• Ensure that building is well maintained and remains operational at all times.
• Ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, as well as government regulations.
• Timely response to customer requests and complaints.
• Negotiating contracts and managing relationships and coordination with vendors who service the buildings being managed.
• Ensure that tapping into existing utilities, services, piping, ductwork, fire safety, and security system meets building policies and procedures and follow a consistent approach.
• Carry out operations and energy plans for all buildings under this contract.
• Ensure that testing and planned shutdowns and start-ups of systems are conducted so that the integrity of all systems is maintained.
• Ensure that adequate testing, commissioning, and training occurs for all repairs, alterations, and construction projects
• Track all building electrical and mechanical service capabilities to coordinate future tie-ins so that all systems remain balanced.
• Document all building inspections on pertinent GSA forms.
• Advise Project Manager and COR of any dangerous conditions, accidents, and any other safety conditions requiring immediate action
• Shall be available at all times to include after-hours and Holidays to respond to emergencies within the federal facility.
• Regularly meet COR to provide updates on contract performance.
• Plan and conduct preventive maintenance program, keeps records, and prepare reports.
• Train new employees.
• Repair HVAC equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
• Develop work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Control access to mechanical areas within the building. Schedule all building services activities so not to interfere with the building operations.
• Shall be present at the assigned building at all times during normal working hours.
• Responsible to respond and take care of all emergencies (e.g. a fire alarm activation, electrical breaker tripped, flooding, after working hours or during inclement weather or natural disasters.)