Lead New Construction Start-Up Technician – Leadership Potential
Absolute Heat & Air is hiring a Lead New Construction Start-Up & Controls Foreman to take charge of high-impact projects across Northwest Arkansas. Based in Cave Springs, AR, we’re looking for a driven, hands-on leader ready to complete commissioning on new systems, direct junior installers, and own system performance on residential and commercial HVAC projects.
This full-time, year-round opportunity offers competitive pay, full benefits, and all travel expenses covered. If you’re a seasoned startup tech with supermarket experience, this is your next big move.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot single and Three-phase installations.
- Check heating & cooling equipment is installed correctly and verify cooling and heating operations (pitch on drain lines, coils etc.)
- Diagnose & correct malfunctioning systems and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of breakdowns for repairs.
- Build strong relationships with our vendor partners to ensure we have the most current information available.
- Complete HVAC Start Up Documents
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Lead start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of commercial and residential systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, commercial customers, and the internal team
- Ability to work well under pressure and while facing deadlines and other adversities.
- Knowledge of energy efficient and make up air units
- Ability to network and build relationships within our communities.
- Excellent critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
- Responsible for handling HVAC warranty calls
- Experience with commercial application of VRF’s, rooftop units, mini splits, VAV’s, and most HVAC equipment
- Ability to read blueprints and drawings
- Knows how to read diagrams and understands how to wire and install accessory controls on HVAC units
- Understands how to evaluate systems and charge units by superheat, subcooling
- Knows how to work and operate voltmeter and meters in general
- Knows the basic refrigeration cycles
- Has basic hand tools to do the job
- A valid driver’s license and strong organizational skills
- EPA Certification
"Absolute Heat & Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, fostering growth and opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status."
