HVAC TECH - TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Compass Group USA; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Referral bonus program

Job summary

SSC Services for Education is seeking an HVAC Maintenance Technician to support Texas A&M University facilities. The role involves skilled maintenance, diagnosing HVAC/mechanical issues, and working under supervision with a focus on safety and quality.

Applicants should have 5+ years in maintenance within institutional settings, valid licenses, and ability to read blueprints. The position requires flexibility, including evenings or weekends as needed, and adherence to established PM schedules.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician in an institutional setting.
• Hold one of the following licenses or certifications: Journeyman Electrical, EPA refrigerant (ACR), or Journeyman Plumber.
• Experience reading blueprints/schematics and valid driver’s license.
• Able to work with electro-mechanical equipment and use hand-operated tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on HVAC and related systems.
• Document tasks in the CMMS and track work orders.
• Assess manpower, materials, and deadlines for jobs and projects.
• Repair electrical, mechanical, and building systems and related equipment.
• Support project management activities and vendor coordination as needed.
• Respond to emergency problems and perform repairs to maintain facility safety.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Blueprints & schematics

Driver's license

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

Journeyman Electrical License

EPA Refrigerant Certification (ACR)

Journeyman Plumber License

Valid driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Construction equipment

Job description

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Position Title:HVAC TECH - TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

SSC Services for Educationis known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education isa Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can‑do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, [e-mail].

Job Summary

The HVAC Maintenance Technician performs a variety of skilled maintenance duties related to the facilities engineering and maintenance functions and is assigned to work for a Supervisor, Foreman, and/or Master Mechanic on a regular basis. Incumbent is guided by a comprehensive and proven skill in one trade as evident by possession of an appropriate license from the state. Within the incumbent’s chosen trade, he/she will work independently to analyze and correct complex problems and ensure that non-license workers perform work in a manner consistent with correct work practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a mixed workload consisting of preventative maintenance and non-complex reactive repairs.
• Updates work statuses and documents tasks completed in the CMMS utilizing a mobile device.
• Helps determine manpower, material needs, and deadlines for jobs and projects.
• Cleans, lubricates, services, repairs, and diagnoses malfunction of HVAC, electrical and mechanical building systems, sterilizers, food service equipment, sprinkler and standpipe systems, transport systems, electronic signaling systems, fire alarm systems and similar plant and specialty equipment items
• Assists in making decisions on all repairs and reports major problems to the Maintenance Supervisor, Foreman, and Manger as appropriate.
• Constructs, finishes, installs, maintains, and repairs electrical and mechanical systems, or the facilities of any related systems, using power & hand tools and other necessary equipment.
• Reviews outside vendor projects and makes punch lists.
• Analyzes and corrects complex building system problems and electro/mechanical problems related to utilities.
• Supports project management activity as needed.
• Responds to emergency problems in the facility and makes emergency repairs as needed.
• Maintains logs, performs rounds, and completes P.M. work orders, tests, and inspections.
• Makes recommendations for modification or improvement of preventive maintenance systems.
• Maintains shops and mechanical areas in a clean and safe manner.
• Preforms other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician in an institutional setting in an engineering or maintenance discipline.
• One of the following: Journeyman Electrical License, Registered ACR Technician with EPA certification in Refrigerant, or Journeyman Plumber License.
• Experience working with blueprints and schematics. Valid driver’ s license.
• A general understanding of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Rudimentary ability to utilize hand-operated construction equipment.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop and perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions:

• Some exposure to elevated degrees of high heat, noise, dust, dirt and/or areas requiring infection control.
• Requires meeting deadlines for completion of work on a daily basis.
• Must be able to work all hours, including weekends and nights, as necessary, in order to maintain facility at the appropriate and safe level.

Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.