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Posted 24 July, 2026

Commercial HVAC Lead Technician

W3Global Inc.
Cincinnati, OH, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Commercial HVAC Lead Technician is responsible for leading the installation,

maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems.

This position provides technical leadership to field technicians, ensures projects are

completed safely and efficiently, and maintains the highest standards of quality and

customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise HVAC technicians on commercial service, maintenance, and

installation projects.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain RTUs, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, VRF

systems, and controls.

• Coordinate daily field activities, manpower, materials, and equipment.

• Review blueprints, specifications, and job scopes.

• Perform system startups, testing, balancing, and commissioning.

• Train and mentor technicians.

• Conduct quality inspections and ensure OSHA compliance.

• Communicate with customers, facility managers, and contractors.

• Maintain service records and documentation.

• Participate in on-call and emergency service rotations.

Qualifications

Required: 7+ years of commercial HVAC experience, EPA Universal Certification, valid

driver license, strong troubleshooting skills, and ability to read blueprints and wiring

diagrams. Preferred: NATE Certification, OSHA 10/30, BAS experience, and prior leadership

experience.

Required Skills

Commercial HVAC diagnostics, team leadership, customer service, building automation

controls, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, project coordination, preventive

maintenance planning, and communication skills.

Performance Expectations

Maintain high safety standards, complete work on schedule, support technician

development, deliver exceptional customer service, and drive continuous operational

improvement.

Reports To: HVAC Service Manager / Operations Manager

Department: Commercial Service Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervises: HVAC Service Technicians and Apprentices

Company Description
W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.