HVAC/R Lead Mechanic / Working Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title

Job Reports To (Manager’s Title)

HVAC/R Lead Mechanic / Working Foreman

Contract Manager

Department

Job Grade

Compensation

VA Fisher House

Step 1

Status

Post date

Close date 

☐ Exempt

☒ Non-Exempt

☒ Full-Time

☐ Part-Time

09/14/2026

Position Summary:

The role will support equipment replacement, refrigerant piping, condensate systems, controls, startup, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and related project closeout activities while ensuring work is performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project requirements.

This position is contingent upon contract award, final scope, and project requirements. 

Duties and Responsibility:

• Lead TCS craft execution for removal and replacement of three condensing units and three air-handling units.
• Direct installation/modification of refrigerant piping, condensate drainage, duct connections, thermostats, controls interfaces, and related mechanical components within the TCS workshare.
• Coordinate daily TCS activities, access, shutdowns, sequencing, and inspections with the prime contractor's Superintendent.
• Perform and document refrigerant-line pressure testing, evacuation, charging, startup, operational checks, and troubleshooting within qualifications.
• Verify manufacturer-required clearances, equipment supports, drainage, service access, and installation details.
• Coordinate HVAC work with sheet metal, piping, electrical, controls, and laborer support.
• Enforce approved infection-control, dust-control, housekeeping, and safety procedures within the TCS crew.
• Support commissioning, punch-list correction, O&M documentation, and VA training/turnover activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Documented commercial HVAC installation/replacement experience with air-handling units, condensing units, refrigerant piping, condensate systems, and associated controls.
• EPA Section 608 certification appropriate to the equipment and refrigerant work assigned; Universal certification preferred for lead coverage.
• Applicable current Texas ACR technician registration/certification and ability to work under a licensed Texas ACR contractor.
• OSHA 10 Construction certification.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, equipment schedules, wiring diagrams, submittals, and manufacturer installation instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
• OSHA 30 Construction certification.
• Carrier commercial HVAC equipment or controls experience.
• Federal, VA, healthcare, lodging, or other occupied-facility renovation experience.

Work Environment Requirements:

• Normal VA work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, with approved after- hours/weekend/holiday work contemplated by the solicitation.
• Pressure-test documentation must include pressure amounts and hold times.
• All construction workers require OSHA 10 certification and proof must be available onsite.
• The lead is a TCS working foreman/craft lead, not the contractual Project Superintendent; the solicitation requires the Superintendent to be a direct employee of the prime contractor.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance 
• Health insurance 
• Life insurance 
• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance

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(The right is reserved under provisions PL 93-638 Section (b), (f), (g), (i), 20 USD450 Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1974 to give PREFERENCE AND OPPORTUNITY for employment, training, and contracts to Indians)