Senior HVAC Technician / Crew Lead

Original job posting

Lead and organize crews of junior HVAC apprentices to complete installation, retrofit, and mechanical projects. Perform hands-on installation of HVAC equipment and ductwork while ensuring safety and workmanship standards are met.

Job details

Job title: Senior HVAC Technician / Crew Lead Workplace: On-site / Field-based Location: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario Description to paste: DAVESDUCTS is hiring an experienced Senior HVAC Technician / Crew Lead to lead junior HVAC apprentices while completing installation, retrofit and mechanical projects throughout Toronto and the GTA. DAVESDUCTS is a full-service HVAC and mechanical contractor working across residential, commercial and industrial projects. Our work includes HVAC equipment, refrigeration, hydronics, boilers, custom ductwork and sheet metal, gas-fired equipment, heat pumps, ventilation, airflow and related mechanical systems. The Role This is a hands-on field leadership position. You will be expected to perform the work while organizing and developing junior technicians working with you. Responsibilities include: Lead and organize crews of junior HVAC apprentices Review project scope and plan field execution Install and modify HVAC equipment, ductwork and associated mechanical systems Coordinate sheet-metal, gas, refrigeration and related HVAC work Identify field conflicts, deficiencies and required changes before they become costly rework Maintain workmanship, safety and jobsite standards Teach apprentices proper installation and troubleshooting practices Communicate job progress, material requirements and field conditions with the office, customers and other contractors Work across residential, commercial and industrial projects Qualifications We are looking for an experienced HVAC professional with a strong combination of: Sheet-metal installation experience Gas-fitting experience Refrigeration and air-conditioning experience Strong practical knowledge of HVAC installation and mechanical systems Ability to read plans and understand project scope Experience supervising or mentoring junior technicians/apprentices Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability Valid Ontario driver's licence and clean driving record Professional workmanship and attention to detail Relevant Ontario trade licences/certificates, including Gas Technician, 313A/313D and sheet-metal qualifications, are significant assets. Why DAVESDUCTS Our work goes beyond basic equipment changeouts. You'll encounter HVAC, refrigeration, hydronics, boilers, radiant systems, heat pumps, ductwork, airflow and specialty mechanical projects. We're looking for someone who can take ownership of the work and help develop the next generation of DAVESDUCTS technicians. Compensation and the overall employment arrangement will be discussed directly based on experience, licences, leadership ability and technical background. A formal résumé isn't required to start the conversation. Learn more: DAVESDUCTS Careers

What you’ll do

Lead and organize crews of junior HVAC apprentices to complete installation, retrofit, and mechanical projects. Perform hands-on installation of HVAC equipment and ductwork while ensuring safety and workmanship standards are met.

Requirements

Requires extensive experience in sheet-metal, gas-fitting, and refrigeration with the ability to supervise junior technicians. Relevant Ontario trade licenses such as Gas Technician and 313A/313D are significant assets.

Listed skills

• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Crew Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• HVAC Installation
• Crew Leadership
• Sheet-metal Installation
• Gas-fitting
• Refrigeration
• Air-conditioning
• Blueprint Reading
• Troubleshooting
• Mentoring
• Project Planning
• Mechanical Systems
• Hydronics

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing