The Service Foreman maintains commercial service customers HVAC and refrigeration systems to meet Federal and State codes and requirements. This position will supervise service technicians while performing service maintenance contracts, Special project repair and equipment installation/replacement projects, have knowledge of material orders, assigning work and monitoring performance and conduct, directing HVAC personnel and troubleshooting HVAC and Refrigeration equipment.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

General Duties:

Coordinate planning and schedules with CSR daily. Supervise the work of Service Technicians in maintaining and repairing HVAC, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems and equipment; conducts regular inspections of work in progress and on completion.
The foreman will take every 2nd call and warranty request.
Provides technical assistance in the design, installation, and maintenance of customer’s mechanical systems and equipment.
Recruits and trains Service Technicians in the safe operation of equipment and tools.
Monitors the performance of Commercial Customer HVAC and Refrigeration equipment to ensure it is performing to ventilation codes and energy efficiency standards.
Ensures use of PPE and the application of safe behavior, including vehicle safety, by all Service Technicians.
Be able to monitor the manpower requirements and initiate action to accommodate fluctuating business needs
Responds to emergency situations involving HVAC equipment, plumbing and refrigeration.
Oversee the Service Technicians troubleshooting and repairs for heating, cooling, refrigeration and ventilation equipment while using best practices to achieve minimal ‘down time’ for equipment.
Ensures Service Customer HVAC and Refrigeration equipment, shop areas and service vehicles are maintained properly.
Provide assistance for ordering parts, tools and supplies from various vendors when required. Prepares estimates/cost sheets for projects and assists with budget planning. Makes recommendations on whether malfunctioning equipment should be repaired or replaced.
Actively participates in inventory control and safety
Provide for response to after hours and emergency service calls when the primary technician is unavailable.
Ensure all their quoted work is performed at or under allotted time.
Complete and present Service Technicians Union evaluations and submit to office.
Communicates with Management staff on the status of maintenances, repairs and installations. Keeps Management aware of unusual, or costly, situations and unhappy customers.
Coordinates with Dispatch in assigning work orders to HVAC and Refrigeration technicians on a daily basis; provides technical assistance and answers questions; provides input to performance evaluation. Offers information and training to staff concerning the operation and status of HVAC and Refrigeration systems.
Assist sales and quote department with technical information required.
Works along with Sales team on estimating new maintenances and quoted jobs. Provides feedback and technical knowledge to meet customer’s needs.
Participates in financial meetings with Management and provides feedback on the Service Team gross profits and work orders performance.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager

REQUIRED ABILITY/SKILL:

Must have ability to lead, direct, motivate, inspire, encourage work in a positive manner and provides input for performance evaluations.
Standard practices of the HVAC and refrigeration trade.
Applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations of State and local authorities pertaining to HVAC, refrigeration and boilers.
Ability to plan and supervise the work of Service Technicians
Ability to read and interpret plans, sketches, drawings, and blue prints of machinery and mechanical equipment.
Ability to estimate labor and material costs and to assist sales team and service quoting team.
Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to communicate and coordinate with Management, subordinates, vendors and office personnel.
Must be ale to be on call, perform after hours and weekend work when necessary

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.

· Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

· Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

· Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.

· Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds

· Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

· High school diploma or GED Certificate

· 5 years of related experience including supervisory or lead experience and considerable experience in the operation, maintenance, and installation of air conditioning, refrigeration, and related systems or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Union Requirement:
Lawson SSP Group is a union-signatory mechanical contractor. Candidates selected for this position must be eligible to work under the applicable Local Union agreement and comply with all union hiring and membership requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Commute:

Reno, NV 89519 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Reno, NV 89519: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Lawson SSP Group

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