HVAC & Building Systems Technician I

stedwards; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

stedwards in Austin, TX is seeking a Plant Engineering Technician I with strong HVAC, electrical, and plumbing skills to maintain campus infrastructure and ensure a safe, comfortable environment for students and staff.

The role focuses on installing, diagnosing, maintaining HVAC systems, reading blueprints, coordinating with facilities, and complying with EPA regulations. It requires 3+ years of HVAC experience and EPA 608 preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial HVAC maintenance and repair.
• Experience troubleshooting commercial plumbing and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install, diagnose, maintain, and repair commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on RTUs, AHUs, chilled water pumps, cooling towers, and boilers.
• Monitor and adjust Building Management Systems (BMS) / Building Automation Systems (BAS) to ensure optimal climate control and energy efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and replace pneumatic and electronic controls, actuators, and thermostats.
• Manage refrigerant tracking and recovery in compliance with EPA regulations.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Blueprints

BMS/BAS

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HVAC trade school / apprenticeship

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

Valid state driver’s license

Tools

Digital work order system

Building Automation Systems

Job description

stedwards in Austin, TX is seeking a Plant Engineering Technician I with strong HVAC, electrical, and plumbing skills to maintain campus infrastructure and ensure a safe, comfortable environment for students and staff.

The role focuses on installing, diagnosing, maintaining HVAC systems, reading blueprints, coordinating with facilities, and complying with EPA regulations. It requires 3+ years of HVAC experience and EPA 608 preferred.