HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic

About the role

The HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic performs skilled HVAC work for preventive maintenance, repairs, and additions to County heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC) systems, including preventive maintenance and repairs on large chillers, heating boilers, water treatment systems and associated equipment.

This classification is distinguished by the additional experience and the ability to perform skilled HVAC work on large chiller water refrigeration systems/boilers and works in secure facilities located within a correctional environment in proximity to inmates.

Responsibilities

Performs routine maintenance and repair on chilled water cooling systems and hot water/steam heating systems, package units and split systems, including related equipment.

• Performs daily, weekly and monthly inspection, testing, certification, maintenance and repairs on all aspects of the heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
• Maintains equipment logs for assigned systems.
• Inspects and corrects settings for control, and safety devices associated with chillers/boilers.
• Opens and inspects chillers, condensers, cooling towers, belts, valves, back-flow preventers and motors.
• Provides technical quality assurance evaluations for contractor work on assigned systems.
• Provides on-the-job training and serves as crew leader for mechanics on chiller/boiler systems.
• Researches and estimates time and materials needed and records time and materials used.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a technical field AND five (5) years experience in chiller and boiler maintenance field, including two (2) years experience in maintenance of large chiller units; OR, Seven (7) years experience in chiller and boiler maintenance field, including two (2) years of documented experience in maintenance of large chiller units.

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal CFC Certification.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Preferred: Chiller Mechanic Certification by at least one major chiller manufacturer. Three (3) to five (5) years of correctional or institutional experience.

Skills

Knowledge of: HVAC codes, related terminology, practices and procedures. Standard HVAC maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools and equipment. Chillers, hot water boiler systems and associated systems.

• Skill in: Operating and using standard HVAC tools and equipment. Installing and maintaining HVAC work. Reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to: Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner. Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.

Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending for extended periods of time, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, driving, handling, use of vision, depth perception, reaching, forceful gripping, twisting, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting, working in cramped or confined spaces or areas for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions.

Requires work indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold). Requires working at heights from ladders and scaffolds.

Schedule

Work Hours: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Will be required to work some holidays, nights, and weekends.

Location: Austin, TX Department: Travis County Sheriff Office