Lead HVAC Technician

Desert Mountain Club is seeking an experienced, hands-on Lead HVAC Technician to oversee the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of residential, commercial, and refrigeration systems throughout Desert Mountain Club’s luxury facilities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient systems in a high-end resort and/or club environment. Responsibilities include using Limble CMMS and Niagara EMS to manage assets, work orders, and energy efficiency; evaluating aging equipment and determining replacement needs; developing Scopes of Work with outside vendors; and overseeing contractors through successful project completion. This role requires a proactive leader who can support and mentor the maintenance team, respond to critical after-hours issues, and perform hands‑on work in demanding Arizona conditions while maintaining the high standards expected by Desert Mountain Club members and guests. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have no traffic violations within the last three years. BENEFITS Join one of the Top 10 Platinum Clubs of America and enjoy exceptional benefits and perks, including: Competitive pay PTO, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, and Paid Parental Leave Annual Education Scholarship Professional Development Scholarship, Tuition Reimbursement Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents Mental health, wellness, and virtual care resources FREE employee meals during shifts or meal stipend FREE golf and tennis Matching Retirement 401K Plan Retail discounts Pet insurance Employee uniforms provided What truly sets Desert Mountain apart is our people. We foster a culture built on care, respect, teamwork, wellbeing, and growth where teammates feel valued and proud to be part of the team. *Please note, benefits are dependent on your DOL Status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal). JOB DETAILS Responsibilities: Strategic Replacement: Evaluate aging climate control and refrigeration machinery to determine where the cost of repair strategically exceeds the cost of replacement. Scope of Work (SOW) & Contractor Management: Collaborate with external vendors to draft detailed SOWs for complete unit replacements. Review contractor proposals to ensure strict alignment with the SOW and oversee on-site installations to guarantee every point is completed and commissioned to standard. Master-Level Commercial Refrigeration Care: Direct the installation, service, and preventative maintenance of comprehensive refrigeration systems. Seamlessly troubleshoot everything from high-end custom built-in units to commercial walk-in coolers and freezers. Digital Infrastructure & Workflow: Utilize Limble CMMS to track assets, log maintenance histories, and manage team workflows. Remotely monitor and adjust multi‑site environments using Niagara EMS to optimize energy consumption. Specialized Infrastructure Care: Monitor, diagnose, and repair commercial Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems, industrial water softening systems, and mission‑critical Liebert cold room systems, as well as commercial ice machines. Team Leadership & After‑Hours Support: Manage, train, and mentor an internal team of technicians. Serve as the ultimate technical escalation point by being willing to take after‑hours calls to help field teams diagnose complex system failures. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: Required to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 75 pounds – Frequently Required to climb 20-foot ladders – Occasionally Required to work indoors and outdoors in hot, dry, wet, dirty, and oily environments – Regularly Required to work with and around hot pipes or equipment, and electrical circuits of moving machinery – Regularly Required to drive a motor vehicle or other vehicle. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education / Certifications: Universal EPA Section 608 Certification is required; NATE HVAC Excellence Master Specialist, or state‑issued Master Mechanical licenses are highly preferred. OUR COMPANY Desert Mountain Club is one of the nations premier private clubs, located in the scenic foothills of North Scottsdale, Arizona. Spanning more than 8,000 acres, Desert Mountain features: Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course) Seven distinctive clubhouses with unique dining and banquet experiences. An award-winning spa, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and swim facility. Dozens of hiking and biking trails Desert Mountain Club is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a workplace built on inclusion, respect, and opportunity for all teammates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kinsley Power Systems