Building Services Technician

Location(s): 210 S Main Street, Irving, TX 75060; 2101 Denton Drive, Carrollton, TX 75006; 1508 Ave K, Plano, TX 75074; 201 N Walnut Street, Sherman, TX 75090; 156 W Main Street, Azle, TX 76020.

About the role

Responsible for the proper operation, repair, and maintenance of all assigned air handling/conditioning systems, including various types of refrigeration equipment, humidifying equipment, furnaces (gas, electric, solar), boilers, fans, heaters, controls, and duct systems. Provides technical support and assistance to Air Conditioning Mechanics and performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and repair malfunctions in air handling/conditioning equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot control and safety circuits using circuit diagrams and test instruments (voltmeter, ohmmeter, amp meter).
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs to refrigeration equipment, gas/electric heating furnaces, and steam/hot‑water boiler units.
• Repair and calibrate pneumatic, electrical, and electropneumatic controls.
• Conduct chemical testing and treatment of water used in HVAC systems.
• Perform routine air‑conditioning inspections and necessary repairs to ensure maximum efficiency, reliability, and safe operation.
• Coordinate trouble reports, major repairs, and inspections with contractors.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment and follow all safety practices and procedures.
• Work day shifts, with possible evening or night tours, overtime, emergency call‑outs, weekends, out‑of‑town assignments, and long hours during emergencies.
• Operate in various environments, from clean to damp and dirty, often in awkward or inconvenient positions.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records as necessary.
• Prepare, operate, and maintain emergency air‑conditioning trailers and small portable units.
• Change filters and clean coils on designated air handling systems.
• Use tools and test equipment such as torches, vacuum pumps, gauges, leak detectors, voltmeters, ohmmeters, ampmeters, etc.
• Provide technical support and assistance to the Air Conditioning Mechanic.
• Troubleshoot all types of refrigeration equipment utilizing various refrigerants.
• Overhaul semi‑hermetic reciprocating compressors per manufacturer procedures and tolerances.
• Perform yearly stop inspections on centrifugal compressors per manufacturer procedures.
• Serve in a lead capacity when working with the Air Conditioning Mechanic.
• Perform additional duties as required by the Company.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience in air conditioning and heating with an air‑conditioning company.
• Lead‑technician experience removing and replacing at least ten air‑conditioning compressors (excluding window units) using proper dehydration, soldering, system clean‑out, and diagnosis procedures.
• Lead‑technician experience overhauling five semi‑hermetic reciprocating compressors following manufacturer overhaul manuals.
• Experience performing yearly stop inspections and manufacturer‑recommended maintenance on centrifugal chillers.
• Five years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining complex pneumatic and solid‑state control circuits.
• Experience communicating pneumatic and control system information to supervisors and technicians.
• Experience dealing with outside contractors or vendors in evaluating products or services.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical equipment, maintenance repairs, and services.
• Ability to analyze refrigeration equipment using various refrigerants (R‑22, R‑12, R‑502, R‑114, R‑11, R‑1131) based on temperature, pressure, and electrical readings.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic control drawings.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures to generate energy‑conservation programs and maintain expenditures within approved budgetary limits.
• Manual dexterity to handle hand, power, and refrigeration tools; proficiency with measurement tools and test instruments for compressor overhauls.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Understanding of air‑conditioning principles and ability to use drills and other electrical power tools.
• Valid state driver’s license for the state of employment and ability to drive a manual‑gear vehicle pulling a 40’ trailer weighing over 17,000 lb.
• EPA license.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy, awkward objects, work in boiler/mechanical rooms under extreme temperatures, attics or roofs with surface temperatures > 130 °F or ambient temperatures > 110 °F or < 10 °F, and work in inclement weather.
• Ability to wear appropriate safety equipment and follow safety practices.

Pay

Wage range: $19.29 – $41.20 per hour.

Schedule

Typically day shifts; may be required to work evening or night tours, overtime, emergency call‑outs, weekends, out‑of‑town assignments, and long hours during emergency conditions.