HVAC Mechanic III - Facilities - School Year 2026-2027

Reports to HVAC Supervisor (assigned by Facilities Manager) • Auxiliary (Skilled Labor) • Non‑exempt • 250 days • Salary per Auxiliary Pay Plan, Pay Grade 309 • No contract • Revised 11/15/2023

About the role

Constructs, modifies, or repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and environmental controls systems. This employee may serve as the technical expert in one or more areas of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning fields. Employees at this level review the heating and cooling requirements and make recommendations to achieve optimum system effectiveness and efficiency. The employee is expected to resolve most problems. Work is performed independently under general supervision.

Qualifications

Education / Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years college preferred with HVAC courses
• Valid current Class “C” Texas driver’s license
• EPA Universal license – certified to handle CFCs under 40 CFR, Part 82, Subpart F
• Preferred: Stationary Building Engineer License or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment
• Preferred: HVAC license or electrical maintenance license with City of Houston or state (positive asset, not required)

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Considerable knowledge of heating, ventilation, and refrigeration theory
• Knowledge of how to set airflow on distribution systems
• Knowledge of how to set proper water flow on chilled water and hot water systems
• Knowledge of how to diagnose and repair commercial chillers and heat absorption units
• Considerable knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment
• Considerable knowledge of design and operation of centrifugal, reciprocal, rotary scroll, and screw compressors
• Considerable knowledge of low‑pressure comfort boiler operations and repairs, including local and state operating requirements
• Working knowledge of electricity
• Working knowledge of design and operation of pneumatic and digital control systems
• Ability to work well with peers and supervisor
• Ability to communicate effectively with district employees and community
• Proficiency in use of specialized test and processing control equipment, including computer workstations for HVAC programming, laptops for downloading control programs, and troubleshooting computer process boards on various brands of cooling and heating equipment
• Capable of making independent, on‑the‑spot “safe to operate” decisions regarding safety of students, staff, and the public

Experience

• Minimum ten (10) years experience in general HVAC service and industrial equipment

Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repair

• Overhaul large reciprocal, centrifugal, rotary scroll, and screw compressors
• Troubleshoot and repair complex chiller or control problems; determine parts needed and work procedures
• Analyze HVAC system requirements; recommend new systems or modifications
• Research new equipment or procedures for possible adoption and use
• Set heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and environmental control equipment into place
• Repair, replace, or calibrate controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring
• Conduct energy management conservation surveys to realize most efficient, cost‑effective use of HVAC energy
• Receive and complete work orders; select materials and hardware; generate time, materials, and job estimates
• Maintain accurate records on material and labor used
• Maintain inventory of district‑owned tools, equipment, and materials
• Inspect and run projections
• Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects
• Detect needed repairs on equipment following established inspection and walk‑through procedures
• Respond to emergency calls during regular hours and after hours

Safety

• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
• Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment

Other Duties

• Adhere to all federal, state, and municipal laws, regulations, or codes and local board and departmental policies
• Complete daily man‑hour logs and other required documentation
• Act as Project Lead person and point of contact; assist with new construction issues; assist energy operator; work with city and village inspectors when requested
• Possible on‑call for after‑hours, weekends, and holidays
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

• Laptop, meters, gauges, welding equipment, ladder, hoist, hand and power tools, pipe bender, propane torch
• Light truck or van

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Regular in‑person interaction with the public

Physical Demands

• Extensive physical and repetitive activities: continual standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crawling, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, carrying, climbing (ladder), and driving truck or van
• Moderate lifting and carrying up to 105 lbs
• Working hours may be modified at discretion of supervisory personnel
• Frequent district‑wide travel

Environmental Factors

• Work for continuous or extended periods exposed to sun, heat, cold, poor weather conditions, and/or mechanical room or equipment noise