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**Benefits:** - 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Opportunity for advancement - Profit sharing - Training & development - Vision insurance - Bonus based on performance - Company car - Competitive salary - Paid time off **Family-Owned • High-End Residential • Specialty Systems Expert**Swann Mechanical is a **family-owned and family-operated residential HVAC company** known for top-tier workmanship, professionalism, and the ability to service specialty and advanced systems most contractors won’t touch. We are searching for an experienced **Lead HVAC Service Technician** with strong diagnostic ability, excellent communication skills, and the drive to represent our family business at a high level. **POSITION OVERVIEW**The Lead Service Technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide spectrum of HVAC equipment including specialty systems, communicating platforms, geothermal applications, and high-rise mechanical setups. This role requires a technician with exceptional problem-solving ability and experience across multiple disciplines within HVAC technology. The ideal candidate is motivated, professional, customer-focused, and capable of leading complex service tasks independently. **PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES** - Diagnose and repair a wide range of residential HVAC systems - Lead specialty service calls with confidence and minimal oversight - Communicate effectively with homeowners and office staff - Document findings, recommendations, and repair actions clearly - Provide professional system evaluations and upgrade suggestions - Uphold Swann Mechanical’s family values and customer-first culture - Maintain company-provided tools, truck, and equipment **WHO THRIVES HERE**This role is ideal for technicians who: Want independence, respect, and professional responsibility - Enjoy solving challenging technical issues - Like servicing unique and specialty systems - Take pride in delivering clean, high-quality work - Want to grow long-term with a family-owned company - Appreciate fairness, work ethic, and a positive culture **REQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE** The ideal applicant must have **strong, demonstrated experience** with the following: **1. Residential HVAC Systems** - Gas furnaces (single-stage, two-stage, variable-speed) - Heat pumps (standard, dual-fuel, communicating) - Air handlers, PSC and ECM blower motors, variable-speed systems - Airflow diagnosis, static pressure testing, duct performance evaluation **2. Advanced / Communicating Systems** - Trane ComfortLink II/ Trane Link - Lennox S30/S40 platforms - Daikin communicating systems - Bosch inverter systems - Ability to interpret data buses, error codes, and control logic - Comfort advisor communication between indoor/outdoor components **3. Geothermal Systems** - Water-to-air and water-to-water units - Grundfos / Taco pump modules - Desuperheater diagnostics - Loop field understanding (open loop & closed loop) - Flow center troubleshooting **4. Water-Source Heat Pumps (High-Rise Work)** - Vertical stack WSHP units - High-rise building control systems - Water loop temperature, flow, and pressure troubleshooting - Freeze protection setups and safeties **5. Wine Cellar Cooling Systems** - Wine Guardian, WhisperKOOL, CellarPro, Breezaire - Ducted, ductless, and through-the-wall configurations - Humidity control diagnosis - TXV/EEV metering troubleshooting - Condensate and airflow management for enclosed cellar environments **6. High-Velocity/Small-Duct Systems** - Unico & SpacePak - ECM blowers, control boards, and heat kits - Proper airflow balancing for small-diameter supply networks **7. Electrical & Controls Proficiency** - Low-voltage and high-voltage troubleshooting - Control boards, relays, sequencers, contactors - Heat strip and emergency heat testing - Wiring diagrams and control schematics - Safety controls and limit switches **8. Refrigeration Diagnostics** - Advanced refrigerant diagnostics for R410A, R32, and R22 - TXV/EEV operation and superheat/subcool calculations - Leak detection methods (electronic, nitrogen pressure tests, dye) - Brazing, nitrogen purging, vacuum pump operation, micron understanding **9. Customer Communication & Leadership** - Clear professional communication - Ability to educate homeowners on system performance - Leadership capability with junior technicians - High standards of cleanliness, organization, and professionalism **COMPENSATION & BENEFITS** Swann Mechanical values technicians and invests heavily in long-term career growth. **• Competitive Pay Based on Experience** **• Sales Commission Opportunities:** System replacements, accessory recommendations, IAQ products, wine cellar upgrades, etc. **• On-Call Bonus Program:** Paid on-call rotation bonus in addition to overtime or billable work. **• 401(k) Program Available with matching and Profit-Sharing** **• PAID Health Insurance Available** **• Company Work Truck Provided** (Take-home privileges for Lead Technicians) **• Ongoing Training & Education** Factory training, advanced controls, geothermal programs, specialty systems. **• Supportive, Family-Oriented Work Environment** Compensation: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour # There are many exciting options for a career in HVACR waiting to be explored. If you’re looking for a career that offers flexibility, job stability, strong pay, benefits and more, then you’ve come to the right place!