HVAC Technician - IAH Airport (HAS)

Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh Company, is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment, and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling, and military customers. They own trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, and Jetway®.

About the role

This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and inspection of various types of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in a dynamic airport environment. The role ensures the efficient operation of HVAC systems to maintain optimal climate conditions and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on HVAC systems, including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose HVAC system malfunctions and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Inspect, monitor, repair, maintain, and operate mechanical systems, motors, compressors, pumps, fans, ducts, pipes, thermostats, and switches.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on required systems; replace filters when necessary.
• Read complex blueprints, piping, sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections; enter all information into CMMS systems.
• Comply with company safety program and trainings.
• Work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• HVAC Universal Certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Minimum 5 years of HVAC maintenance and repair experience required; commercial or industrial experience preferred.
• Ability to understand blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport.
• Ability to work Day or Night Shift including weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces.
• Ladder work required.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircraft and in confined areas of baggage conveyor systems.
• Specific vision abilities required include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Good hand/eye coordination is required.

Work Environment

• Work environment is similar to airport operations with vehicular traffic.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircraft and heavy equipment.