Lead HVAC/Boiler Technician – Facilities Operations

Expert-Level | Full-Time

We’re looking for an experienced, self-directed Lead HVAC/Boiler Technician to support our Facilities Operations team. In this role, you’ll serve as a technical leader, oversee daily work assignments, and ensure the safe, reliable operation of critical mechanical systems across our facility.

If you’re skilled in commercial HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, electrical/plumbing repair — and enjoy guiding others while still working hands‑on — this is your next step.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Team Support

• Coordinate daily work schedules, assignments, and staffing coverage.
• Manage schedule changes, time-off requests, and emergent staffing needs.
• Provide onsite technical guidance for escalated or complex issues.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and ensuring ongoing staff competency.
• Recommend improvements to processes, workflows, and training programs.
• Identify policy or attendance concerns and communicate appropriately.

HVAC, Boiler, & Mechanical Operations

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC systems, refrigeration units, ice machines, boilers, and related controls.
• Adjust and maintain HVAC systems to meet design specifications and efficiency standards.
• Inspect, test, and document all mechanical systems, reporting unsafe or abnormal conditions immediately.
• Operate mechanical equipment including emergency generators, cooling towers, and boiler room systems.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance according to manufacturer requirements.

Facilities Support

• Maintain accurate records in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and well-organized.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with clinical and support staff to minimize operational impact.
• Support compliance with Joint Commission standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist with electrical and plumbing repairs as needed.
• Provide HVAC-related instruction to other maintenance personnel.

Other

• Remain alert and work safely at all times.
• Perform additional duties as required.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of HVAC or facilities maintenance experience (commercial experience strongly preferred).
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across HVAC, boiler, and refrigeration systems.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repair.
• EPA Universal Certification (preferred).
• Experience with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs.
• Solid communication skills and a commitment to teamwork and safety.

Top Skills

HVAC • Boiler Operation • Stationary Engineering • Refrigeration • Preventive Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Electrical & Plumbing Repair • Cooling Towers • Compressors • Facilities Maintenance • EPA Universal

This is a Permanent position based out of St. Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.