Senior HVAC Technician

About Entrada Partners

Entrada Partners ("Entrada") is a real estate private equity firm focused on value-add commercial real estate investments in middle-market industrial, office and flex assets. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with regional offices in Los Angeles and San Antonio. Entrada's portfolio consists of more than 4.2 million square feet with a portfolio valuation of approximately $600 million. Entrada's mission is to generate superior risk-adjusted returns for its investors and provide a high level of service to its tenants with a philosophy centered around integrity, accountability, and ownership.


Position Overview

Entrada Partners is seeking a Senior HVAC Lead to support our portfolio of industrial, office, and flex properties across the DFW market. Reporting to the Director of Property, this hands-on role is responsible for maintaining and repairing commercial HVAC systems, leading preventive maintenance efforts, and providing technical guidance to maintenance technicians. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial HVAC troubleshooting experience, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering reliable service. This position is based in Addison, TX, requires travel throughout the DFW area, and follows a Monday-Friday schedule with limited overtime and occasional participation in an after-hours and weekend on-call rotation.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnostics and Repair

• Diagnose and repair all RTU and split system failures across the DFW portfolio, serving as the team's lead troubleshooter.
• Perform major and minor repairs, including:
• Compressor change-outs
• Evaporator and condenser coil replacements
• Refrigerant line repairs, brazing, leak detection, evacuation, and charging
• Capacitors, contactors, relays, and fan and blower motors
• Belts, pulleys, shafts, and bearings
• Gas heat sections, including gas valves, ignition controls, flame sensors, inducer motors, and heat exchangers
• High-voltage electric heat packs and heat strips
• Any other component repairs related to the unit
• Handle, recover, and charge refrigerant in compliance with EPA Section 608 requirements.
• Write repair quotes and recommendations, including repair-versus-replace assessments, for review and approval.

Team Leadership

• Lead and oversee the preventive maintenance team, providing day-to-day direction and technical support.
• Build and manage the preventive maintenance schedule across the portfolio.
• Quality-check completed PMs to ensure work meets company standards.
• Train and mentor technicians on troubleshooting, repair techniques, documentation, and safe work practices.
• Purchase parts and materials through company supply house accounts within approved spending limits.
• Oversee outside HVAC vendors and contractors, verifying scope, quality, and safety of their work.
• Enter and close work orders in the maintenance app, documenting findings, actions taken, parts used, and photos for every service call.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to company and OSHA safety policies, including fall protection, ladder and roof access, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Promote and enforce a safety-first culture across the team.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of commercial HVAC service experience, with extensive hands-on repair experience on packaged rooftop units and split systems.
• Prior experience leading, training, or mentoring technicians.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing gas heating systems.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including reading wiring diagrams and working with single- and three-phase power.
• EPA Section 608 Universal certification required.
• Texas TDLR Air Conditioning and Refrigeration technician registration required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, manuals, and service documentation.
• Comfortable using a mobile maintenance app, smartphone, email, and basic computer applications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to work independently and lead others.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and a reliable personal vehicle with current insurance.

Why Entrada

• Invest alongside us: put your own money into Entrada's funds and deals
• Competitive pay + bonus
• $0 employee-only medical, dental, and vision options
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Time to recharge: 8 paid holidays, 2 flex days over the holidays, and PTO that rolls over
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% match
• Certification reimbursement and paid professional dues
• Entrepreneurial culture with an open door to senior leadership

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