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Kelso Industries

Consolidated HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing services

HVAC Supervisor

HVAC & Building SystemsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeBeltsville, MD, USA$70k - $80k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience leading HVAC field technicians and supporting commercial service and installation work.
  • Knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, including rooftop units, split systems, variable refrigerant flow systems, boilers, chillers, and controls.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, including lockout/tagout, fall protection, and personal protective equipment.
  • Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency Section 608 refrigerant handling, recovery, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Ability to maintain technician licenses and certifications and keep them current.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, schedule, and support HVAC service and installation technicians across multiple job sites.
  • Assign work, set daily priorities, and coordinate with dispatch, project managers, and superintendents to keep jobs on schedule.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot complex commercial HVAC systems, including rooftop units, split systems, variable refrigerant flow systems, boilers, chillers, and controls.
  • Visit job sites and conduct quality checks to ensure work meets company standards, code requirements, and manufacturer specifications.
  • Review service tickets, timesheets, and job documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Mentor and train technicians and apprentices, identify skill gaps, and support career development.
  • Enforce company safety practices and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, including lockout/tagout, fall protection, and personal protective equipment.
  • Serve as a customer point of contact, address concerns, and build customer relationships.
  • Assist with estimating, material requisitions, and equipment orders.
  • Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding technicians.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and reviews, set clear performance expectations, give regular feedback, and address attendance, conduct, and performance issues in accordance with company policy.
  • Conduct ride-alongs and skills assessments to identify training needs, and organize ongoing training on new equipment, refrigerants including A2L handling, controls, and company procedures.
  • Schedule and prioritize service calls, maintenance visits, and emergency calls with dispatch; assign technicians according to skills, location, and workload; manage on-call and after-hours coverage; and adjust schedules as needed.
  • Conduct quality-control inspections, follow up on callbacks, review callback trends, and address root causes through training or process changes.
  • Review service tickets, notes, photos, and invoices, and ensure work meets manufacturer specifications, company standards, and local codes.
  • Oversee company vehicles, tools, test equipment, truck stock, and warehouse inventory; ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated; and approve parts and equipment purchases within budget.
  • Resolve customer complaints, concerns, and warranty issues; communicate repair findings and options; support maintenance agreements and service plans; refer qualified replacement and upgrade leads to sales; and review quotes, pricing exceptions, and warranty claims within authority limits.
  • Build working relationships with commercial and property-management accounts.
  • Lead safety meetings and toolbox talks, ensure technicians follow personal protective equipment, ladder safety, lockout/tagout, and electrical safety practices, and investigate and report accidents, injuries, near misses, and vehicle incidents.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and distributors regarding availability, backorders, and returns.
  • Track service performance metrics, including completed calls, first-time fix rate, callbacks, revenue per technician, overtime, and customer reviews; report service department results to management; help set department goals and budgets; and recommend process improvements.
  • Approve technician timesheets and review labor hours against jobs.
  • Work in the field alongside the team when workload requires.

About the Company

Kelso Industries

Consolidated HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing services

Kelso Industries is a holding group that brings together market-leading HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing companies serving commercial and residential properties in the western United States. It partners with established brands, providing resources to expand service offerings while preserving each brand’s identity and entrepreneurial spirit. The company acquires and invests in strong HVAC, sheet metal, pipefitting, plumbing, and controls businesses west of the Mississippi to deliver comprehensive services for property owners, builders, and developers. Its model focuses on growing the network through acquisitions, supporting employees’ development, and leveraging a larger organization to ensure customer service excellence. Goal: expand regional service capabilities and reach by integrating high-quality service providers under a common umbrella while maintaining the distinct strengths and cultures of its partner brands.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$50M
Headquarters
Draper, UT
Founded
2021

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