HVAC Technician

About the role

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of building equipment and machinery as required to maintain functioning building/s or facilities. May supervise contractors or directly fabricate and install HVAC Components as needed per each work task and project.

Responsibilities

• Performs general repairs and maintains equipment and machinery by troubleshooting and diagnosing special service problems in accordance with instructions, blueprints, manuals, and all building codes.
• Estimates cost factors for labor and material, and determines requirements and plans for fabricating, installing, testing, start-up, and servicing HVAC equipment.
• May be required to drive a personal or county vehicle to various work sites.
• Assists and trains less experienced co-workers and performs other duties as assigned.
• Required to drive personal or county vehicles to various work sites.
• Required to climb ladders periodically to access building roofs.
• Subject to working early morning, evening, weekend, and emergency events as required.
• Will be required to be on call after hours as part of a weekly rotation.

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency.
• A minimum of five (5) years as an air conditioning mechanic or technician with hands-on experience in various aspects of mechanical installation and repair in commercial and/or industrial facilities.
• Universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and a good driving record.

Skills

• Good understanding of electrical, ductwork, piping, and controls.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in a thorough, neat, and timely manner.
• Skilled in the care and use of hand tools and power equipment used in maintenance engineering trades, and display mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to maintain courteous, helpful behavior always.
• Self-starter possessing the interpersonal skills required to be a productive team player.
• Ability to receive CJIS clearance, pass a security check, and a drug test, as required.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Wellness.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 457 deferred compensation plans.
• Retirement pension (TCDRS).
• Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
• Disability and life insurance.

Schedule

Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week. Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.