What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead HVAC Maintenance Tech Las Vegas position at KPM Property Management?
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As Lead HVAC Maintenance Technician, you're the technical backbone of the property. You diagnose and repair the community's heating and cooling systems, own the preventive-maintenance program, and set the pace and standard for the on-site maintenance team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is EPA-certified, comfortable troubleshooting HVAC end to end, and ready to keep a full building of student residents comfortable through peak cooling season, the summer turn, and coordinated August move-in.
What You'll DoHVAC & Technical Leadership
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC systems across the community — split systems, heat pumps, PTAC units, mini-splits, condensers, air handlers, thermostats, and related controls
- Handle refrigerant recovery, charging, and leak detection in full compliance with EPA regulations
- Build and run the seasonal preventive-maintenance program{{:}} filter changes, coil cleanings, condensate lines, system inspections, and pre-summer readiness checks across every unit
- Serve as the go-to technical resource for the team, mentoring and training technicians on HVAC diagnostics and repair best practices
- Complete and oversee general make-readies and the summer turn so the building is 100% move-in ready for August
- Support broader maintenance needs as they arise — plumbing, electrical, appliance, and general repairs — and know when to bring in a licensed vendor
- Keep common areas, mechanical rooms, the pool equipment area, and building systems in safe, working condition
- Prioritize, assign, and close out work orders in the property management system (e.g., Entrata, RealPage/OneSite, Yardi), keeping response times fast and residents satisfied
- Help schedule the maintenance team's daily workflow and lead by example on quality and professionalism
- Coordinate with the Community Manager on turn timelines, capital needs, and larger repairs
- Follow all safety protocols, EPA/refrigerant handling requirements, and OSHA standards; keep MSDS/SDS and equipment logs current
- Enter occupied units professionally and in line with Fair Housing and North Carolina landlord-tenant requirements
- Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to after-hours HVAC and maintenance emergencies
Required
- EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal preferred) — this is non-negotiable for the refrigerant work central to the role
- 3 years of hands-on HVAC maintenance experience, ideally in multifamily or student housing
- Strong diagnostic and repair skills across residential HVAC systems, with the ability to read schematics and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components
- Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair sufficient to lead general maintenance
- Experience leading, training, or mentoring other technicians, or clear readiness to step into a lead role
- Comfort with property management/work-order software and basic digital reporting
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, work on ladders and rooftops, and perform physical repair work in varied conditions
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for on-call response
- HVAC EPA Universal certification and/or NATE certification
- Multifamily or student housing turn experience, including full-building make-readies against a deadline
- Familiarity with pool-equipment maintenance and certification (CPO) or willingness to obtain
- Familiarity with the Greenville / East Carolina University market
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How to ApplySubmit your resume and a brief note about your HVAC background and any certifications you hold to [insert application link / email]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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