Lead HVAC Mechanic

Lead HVAC Mechanic (Maintenance)

LB&B Associates is currently seeking a full‑time Lead HVAC Mechanic in Burlington, VT (Federal Building). Hourly pay rate: $45.00 per hour. Health and Welfare Pay: $7.00 per hour (up to 40 hours per week). This full‑time union position offers vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and a pension plan in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

The Lead HVAC Mechanic shall have at a minimum a high school diploma or equivalency and at a minimum five years of recent (within the past seven years) experience in directing the operation and maintenance of equipment in a supervisory capacity for equipment of the approximate size, complexity, and other characteristics of the equipment to be operated and maintained under this contract.

Minimum of six (6) years of hands‑on commercial HVAC maintenance experience and EPA Universal Refrigeration certification required.

• 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.
• Prepare work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Serve as subject matter expert in the hiring of technical staff.
• Communicate fluently in English (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).
• Ensure that the 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 respond to customer requests and complaints.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships and coordination with vendors who service the buildings being managed.
• Ensure that tapping into existing utilities, services, piping, ductwork, fire safety, and security systems meets building policies and procedures and follows 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, commission, and training occur 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, including after‑hours and holidays, to respond to emergencies within the federal facility.
• Regularly meet the COR to provide updates on contract performance.
• Plan and conduct preventive maintenance programs, keep records, and prepare reports.
• Train new employees.
• Repair HVAC equipment, 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 they do not interfere with building operations.
• Shall be present at the assigned building at all times during normal working hours.
• Respond and address all emergencies (e.g., fire alarm activation, electrical breaker tripped, flooding, after working hours, or during inclement weather or natural disasters).

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• At least five years of recent experience (within the past seven years) directing the operation and maintenance of HVAC equipment in a supervisory capacity.
• Minimum six years of hands‑on commercial HVAC maintenance experience.
• EPA Universal Refrigeration certification required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (orally and in writing).

Employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law.