HVAC Permitting Qualifier

Tricon is an owner, operator and developer of single-family rental homes in the U.S. and multi-family apartments in Canada. Our commitment to enriching the lives of our employees, residents and local communities underpins Tricon’s culture and business philosophy. We provide high-quality rental housing options for families across the United States and Canada through our technology-enabled operating platform and dedicated on-the-ground operating teams. Our development programs are also delivering thousands of new rental homes and apartments as part of our commitment to help solve the housing supply shortage.
Job Description
The Permitting Qualifier serves as the licensed qualifying agent for Tricon's Florida HVAC contractor license and oversees all permittable HVAC work performed by our in-house technicians in the Florida market. Oversight is done on site or electronically, including reviewing permit applications, plans, photos, and work documentation from a desktop, with occasional site visits to observe and inspect work. The qualifier does not perform the HVAC work personally and is accountable for making sure every permitted job is properly planned, supervised, approved, and documented. This is a part-time, fixed-term position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.

• Serve as the qualifying agent for Tricon's Florida HVAC contractor license and help keep the license in good standing with the Florida licensing board.
• Oversee, on site or electronically, all permittable HVAC work performed by in-house technicians in the Florida market.
• Review permit applications, plans, and scopes of work for permittable HVAC jobs and approve them before submission and before work begins.
• Supervise technicians performing permitted HVAC work, including direction, technical guidance, and confirming work is done to code.
• Approve work scopes and project specifications for permitted HVAC jobs, and approve completed work and permit closeout.
• Make or recommend decisions on hiring, training, and performance of technicians who perform permitted HVAC work.
• Ensure work meets applicable Florida building and mechanical codes, local permitting rules, and inspection requirements.
• Maintain supervision logs and the compliance records required by the license and the licensing board, using the tracking process set up for the market.
• Work with Operations Maintenance leadership, Legal, and HR on licensing requirements, board communications, and program reporting.
• Promptly notify Tricon leadership and Legal of any change in license status or any licensing board communication.

Qualifications:

• Active Florida HVAC contractor license in good standing (certified air-conditioning or mechanical contractor) that qualifies the company to pull permits.
• Experience supervising technicians and permitted residential HVAC installations and replacements.
• Working knowledge of the Florida Building Code, mechanical code, and the local permitting and inspection process.
• Ability to review plans, permit applications, and job documentation and make sound decisions using independent judgment.
• Comfortable overseeing work remotely using photos, work order notes, and electronic documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Legal, HR, Operations, and a field-based team.
• Utilize technology for work order management, permit tracking, and reporting.
• Communicate effectively with technicians, local jurisdictions, internal teams, and residents when needed.
• Align with company values and uphold professional integrity in all interactions.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active Florida HVAC contractor license in good standing.
• Experience in HVAC installation, repair, and supervision, 4+ years.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to access job sites as needed to observe and inspect work, including challenging environmental and physical conditions.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience with single-family rental or residential property maintenance operations.
• Familiarity with work order and permit tracking platforms such as ServiceNow, Pega, or similar.
• Experience working with multiple local jurisdictions and building departments.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Physical Demands: The physical demands below describe activities that are generally required to perform the essential functions of this role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Sitting/standing/movement: This role primarily involves seated work and computer use, with periodic standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, residents/clients, and vendors and to receive and convey information in a timely manner.
• Hand/arm use and upper-body activity: Regular use of hands and fingers for tasks such as keyboarding, operating office equipment, handling materials, and reaching for items.
• Posture and positioning: Occasionally require bending/stooping, kneeling, or crouching to access files, materials, or equipment.
• Lifting/carrying: Occasionally lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
• Vision: Must be able to perform work requiring close vision, distance vision, and depth perception, such as reading screens/documents and navigating the work environment.

At Tricon, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual is valued for their unique contributions, experiences, voices, and backgrounds. By embracing these principles, we aim to positively impact our business and the communities we serve, creating a lasting legacy where everyone can thrive.
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