HVAC Lead Technician – Step into leadership- Thomastown with sites all around- Shape the division from the ground up- Already leading techs? Your progression here will be fasterIf you’re a solid commercial HVAC tech who wants progression rather than promises, this role lays out exactly where you’re heading. You’ll start as the lead tech, help build the HVAC division and step into supervising others as the team grows. Once you’re running the crew, the role becomes a salaried management position. No ceiling and no vague talk, this pathway exists because client demand is already there.The employer is a long-standing Victorian industrial refrigeration and mechanical services company, operating since the 1980s with around 80 staff and a strong reputation across commercial and industrial facilities. They’re expanding their service capability after long‑term clients began requesting HVAC support alongside existing refrigeration contracts. This first Lead Technician hire is a key step in building a dedicated HVAC service division and shaping how it will operate.What’s in it for you- $45–$65/hr depending on experience, moving to a salaried package as you step into management- A clear pathway into leadership and eventually managing a small team- Direct access to senior decision‑makers- Influence over how the service division operates- Stable client base across commercial and industrial sitesWhy this role is differentYou won’t be doing this on your own – you’ll work closely with the directors and the industrial teams who already support these clients.You’re shaping a new HVAC service division, working with existing clients who already trust the business. As the division grows, you’ll have a genuine influence on systems, standards and team structure.This suits someone who naturally steps up when something needs doing, not someone who waits to be pushed.The work- Commercial service, maintenance and breakdowns- VRF, packaged units, splits, ventilation and pressurisation systems- Job costing and quoting- Building and maintaining client relationships- Contributing to service processes and standards- Light on‑call roster as the division grows- Mainly metro with the usual regional work when requiredWhat you’ll need- Cert III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration- ARCtick unrestricted- Solid commercial HVAC service background- Reliable communication and confidence dealing with clients- A collaborative attitude and willingness to put your hand upIf you want progression you can actually see, backed by client demand and a defined plan, get in touch.Apply now or contact Trudi for a confidential chat on 0424 379 006.#J-18808-Ljbffr