Facilities - HVAC Technician

Kids for the Future; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire MRO is seeking a Facilities – HVAC Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, commissioning, and servicing of HVAC and building control systems. You will apply knowledge of electronic, pneumatic, and digital controls to diagnose issues and ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role requires documenting work, communicating findings to management, and providing recommendations to improve reliability and energy management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial controls troubleshooting in HVAC.
• Vocational school graduate or associate's degree in a technical field, or two years’ related experience.
• Ability to install/service electronic control systems and HVAC equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting to management.
• Knowledge of control theory and building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning of HVAC and building control systems.
• Diagnose and repair complex control system malfunctions using electronic, pneumatic, and digital controls.
• Coordinate work with facilities manager and ensure timely, professional execution.
• Follow safety standards and provide safety guidance to technicians.
• Assist in design/configuration of building control systems and develop diagrams/schematics.
• Assist in developing/testing software for system operation.
• Support loading/commissioning of controllers and validate system functionality.
• Provide recommendations and quotes to improve facility efficiency.

Skills

Commercial controls troubleshooting

HVAC equipment service

Communication skills

Technical writing

Control theory knowledge

Education

Vocational/Technical degree

Associate's degree in technical field

Job description

• Job Category HVAC, Chill Water Systems
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

• Email [e-mail]

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Facilities – HVAC Technician is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, commissioning, and servicing of HVAC, building control, facilities management, and energy management systems. This position applies technical knowledge of electronic, pneumatic, and digital control systems to diagnose system issues, support software testing and commissioning activities, and ensure equipment and systems operate efficiently and safely.

The role requires the ability to manage assigned work professionally and efficiently, complete required service and project documentation, communicate issues and solutions to management, and provide recommendations that support reliable and efficient facility operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under minimal supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning and general servicing of systems (including detailed troubleshooting of systems). Properly completes required project and service documentation.
• Diagnoses and repairs complex control system malfunctions by applying advanced knowledge of electronic, pneumatic, and digital control systems, including the ability to test related system software.
• Manages assigned work to meet professional and efficient execution of time and customer satisfaction. Reports problems or changes to management immediately. Interfaces with Facilities manager, on projects to coordinate activities as required ethically and professionally.
• Adheres to all Aspire MRO’s safety standards. Provides safety leadership and instruction to all assisting technicians in the department. Provides safety awareness while working around aircraft.
• Performs other duties related to the installation, commissioning, and servicing of building controls, facilities management systems, and energy management systems, as assigned.
• Assists in the design and configuration of building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, and bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
• Assists in developing and testing software programs necessary to operate the system per the project requirements' intent.
• Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently.
• Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3+ years Commercial Controls troubleshooting experience in the HVAC industry. This includes buildings, chiller plants and systems.
• Vocational School program graduate or an associate's degree in a technical field, or two years’ experience in servicing electronic and or mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to install and/or service electronic control systems and HVAC equipment.
• Effective communication skills to report issues, explain solutions, and provide updates to management.
• Possesses the ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people.
• Demonstrate effective writing skills as well as understanding of programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in indoor settings, including office and warehouse/airplane hangar environments which require the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines and safety gear.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required use the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ascending and descending stairs. Occasional bending and kneeling. Sitting about 50% of the time. Walking required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Must be able to legally work in the US without sponsorship.

EQ UAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN:

Aspire MRO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Aspire will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

Additional Information

• Is this requisition for a backfill or a new position? New Position