Southern AirSheetmetal Foreman / Lead Mechanic Lynchburg, VA 24501

Be part of a growing employee-owned company that has been around for over 75 years!

Southern Air, Inc. is a company dedicated to the growth of our employees and excellent customer service. We serve clients throughout the Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina regions.This opportunity is located at our Lynchburg, VA, location.

Southern Air, Inc. rewards your commitment with excellent wages, benefits including participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Holiday/PTO, medical, 401(k), and career opportunities. Join our team and enjoy the rewards.

Job Description: The Sheetmetal Foreman / Lead Mechanic performs the installation and repair by performing various duties in commercial or public buildings.

Qualifications and Duties:

Lead Mechanic:

• Five years experience in the Sheet Metal field.

• Should be able to read and interpret drawings and P&ID schematics.

• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.

• Provide hands-on leadership to the field crews and ensure that jobs are completed on schedule – from the layout preparation phase through the final installation and testing.

• Provide direction and supervision to Lead Mechinics, Mechinics, and Apprentices, for installing a comprehensive range of commercial HVAC systems (Sheet Metal) and related equipment as specified by each job and according to the blueprints.

Foremen:

• Eight years of experience in the Sheet Metal field.

• Should be able to read and interpret drawings and P&ID schematics.

• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.

• Strong communication and documentation skills.

• As Sheet Metal Foreman, you will fabricate, assemble, and install sheet metal products associated with commercial HVAC equipment and related mechanical systems

• Must be able to communicate with and schedule subcontractors working on site.

• Ensures job quality and customer satisfaction are maintained at every project stage.

Strong relationship-building skills with crew, clients, customers, and vendors to cultivate a positive work environment.

• Provide direction and supervision to Apprentices, mechanics, Lead Mechanics, and Journeymen for installing a comprehensive range of commercial HVAC systems (Sheet Metal) and related equipment as specified by each job and according to the blueprints.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Must have essential hand tools expected for trade.

• Must be dependable and a team player.

• Ability to work without direct supervision.

• Must be able to pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history).

Rewards - Southern Air, Inc. offers a complete package of total rewards that goes beyond a competitive salary:

Benefits:

Health Plan (Starts day 1) – With company contributions to employee health saving account

Dental Plan

401k with company match

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Vision Plan

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment(AD&D)

PTO(Paid Time Off)for vacation and other purposes

Employee Assistance Plan

Company Vehicle with Gas Card (Take home each day)

The wage range is $16 - $37 an hour

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and effective solutions and procedures.

Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and related equipment.

Experience in providing quality, professional customer-related services.

Ability to work and communicate effectively individually and in a team environment.

Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism.

Ability to work independently in a commercial setting.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical activities described are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and expectations. Depending on the position, individuals may need to ride or drive in a vehicle for two or more hours. Individuals working at an outside job site may be exposed to varying temperatures and all weather conditions. Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day. Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl often. The position occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. May work with or around typical construction materials and chemicals requiring safety data sheet knowledge.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or disability, or protected veteran status.

Visit our website to learn more about Southern Air, Inc.www.southern-air.com

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