Building Technician V (HVAC/R)

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical insurance

Access to free clinic services

College tuition reimbursement

200% retirement match

Job summary

EmergencyMD in Pasadena, Texas is hiring an HVAC/R Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing HVAC/R systems throughout city facilities. Applicants must have five years of experience in the field and provide an EPA certification along with a Texas driver's license.

The position offers generous benefits including low-cost employee-only medical insurance, access to free medical clinic services, college tuition reimbursement, and substantial retirement matching.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in HVAC/R field is required.
• Must maintain all necessary licenses and certifications.
• Ability to work in accordance with city policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair large HVAC/R systems.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions.
• Inspect jobs and ensure cleanliness upon completion.
• Complete work orders timely and accurately.

Skills

HVAC/R systems maintenance

Diagnosis and repair of heating and air conditioning systems

Preventative maintenance

Record keeping

Ability to respond to emergency calls

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA certification

Texas driver's license

Texas air conditioning and refrigeration contractor license or technician certification

Job description

Duties:

Maintain and repair all types of large, analog and digitally controlled HVAC/R systems including, but not limited to centrifugal and reciprocating chilled water systems, air cooled chillers, heat pumps and all ancillary equipment, including pumps and variable Speed Drives (VFD's). Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all HVAC/R systems in City of Pasadena facilities.

Diagnose and repair malfunctions in various types of heating and air conditioning systems, including chillers, boilers, large split, rooftop systems and refrigeration equipment throughout the City. Repair, replace or calibrate controls, thermostats, switches, fuses and electrical wiring. Wire and connect motors, compressors, temperature controls and humidity sensors according to wiring schematics. Maintain refrigerant dispensing recording to meet federal EPA requirements. Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and procedures for all HVAC equipment including filters, belts and coil cleaning. Receive and complete work orders in a timely and efficient manner. Maintain accurate records on materials and labor used. Inspect jobs upon completion to ensure areas are clean. Detect needed repairs on equipment following inspections procedures. Respond to emergency calls as needed. Perform general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in clean operable condition. Perform all duties and work assignments in accordance with City policies and procedures. Work the assigned schedule and comply with City timekeeping and attendance policy. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Other duties as assigned out of HVAC/R.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED. Five years experience in HVAC/R field. EPA certification and Texas driver's license required. Texas air conditioning and refrigeration contractor license or technician certification.

Benefits:

City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees for example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.