HVAC Supervisor - Facilities - School Year 2026-2027

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking an experienced HVAC Supervisor to oversee installation, preventative maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and building automation systems. You will assign staff, manage preventive maintenance schedules, and coordinate with contractors to ensure safety and code compliance.

The role requires extensive HVAC knowledge, supervisory experience, and the ability to lead projects with district staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years of college preferred HVAC courses.
• EPA Universal license required or to be secured within first year of hiring.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prioritize, and assign work requests.
• Supervise repair and installation of HVAC equipment and controls systems.
• Conduct quality checks of work in progress or completion.
• Oversee building automation system repairs and replacements.
• Train staff in proper use of tools and procedures.
• Maintain records of materials, labor, and inventory.

Skills

HVAC theory

HVAC maintenance

Building automation

Troubleshooting

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

HVAC courses

Tools

HVAC testing equipment

Job description

Spring Branch Independent School District

HVAC Supervisor

Job Title: HVAC Supervisor

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Classification: Professional | Wage/Hour Status: Exempt | Days: 250

Salary: See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 104 | Contract: None | Date Revised: 5/1/2026

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for all installation, preventative maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and building automation systems. The supervisor will assign appropriate HVAC staff to make repairs, maintain preventative maintenance schedules, utilize contracted services, and manage HVAC budgets. Work with the construction department to verify that specifications are followed and maintain inspection schedules related to Fire Code and Permitting.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of college preferred HVAC courses.
• Valid current Class "C" Texas driver's license.
• EPA Universal license—Certified to handle CFCs under 40CFR, Part 82, sub‑part F or willing to secure within the first year of hiring.
• Prefer HVAC license or electrical maintenance license with the City of Houston or state; a positive asset but not a requirement.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Thorough knowledge of heating, ventilation and refrigeration theory.
• Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the design and operation of building automation systems.
• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures.
• Ability to train and supervise others.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, assign, coordinate, and direct the work of HVAC mechanics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with district staff.
• Proficiency in the use of specialized test and processing control equipment, including computer workstations for HVAC programming and laptops for downloading control programs, troubleshooting computer process boards on various brands of cooling and heating equipment.
• Capable of making independent, on‑the‑spot, "safe to operate" decisions regarding the safety of students, staff, and the public.

Experience

• Minimum ten (10) years' experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repair

• Receive, prioritize, and assign work requests.
• Assign personnel to jobs.
• Supervise repair and installation of equipment and controls systems.
• Conduct a quality check of work in progress or upon completion to assure acceptability.
• Oversee repair and replacement of building automation systems.
• Oversee repair and replacement of all compressors.
• Train staff in proper use of tools and proper work procedures.
• Maintain accurate records on material and labor used; maintain inventory of district‑owned tools, equipment, and materials.
• Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
• Detect needed repairs on equipment following established inspection and walk‑through procedures.
• Respond to emergency calls during regular hours and after hours.

Safety

• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.

Other

• Assist in hiring/interviewing.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and municipal laws, regulations, or codes and local board and departmental policies.
• Act as project lead person and point of contact, assist with new construction.
• Work with city, village and state inspectors when requested.
• Must be available after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Participate in short/long‑term planning.
• Conduct staff evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise Mechanic I, II, III, IAQ, and Building Automation Staff.

Equipment Used

Laptop, meters, gauges, welding equipment, ladder, hoist, hand and power tools, pipe bender, and propane torch. Light truck or van.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in‑person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands

• Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to perform extensive physical and repetitive activities, including but not limited to stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, carrying, climbing (ladder) and moderate lifting and carrying up to 105 lbs.
• Working hours may be modified at the discretion of supervisory personnel.

Environmental Factors

• Work for continuous or extended periods exposed to, but not limited to the sun, heat, cold, poor weather conditions and/or mechanical room or equipment noise.

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.