HVAC Technical Specialist - Central Campus

San Jacinto College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Houston is seeking an experienced HVAC Technical Specialist to perform various technical tasks related to service and repairs of heating and air conditioning systems. The role requires overseeing preventative maintenance, providing technical consultation during design and installation, and delivering recommendations for HVAC training. A minimum of 10 years of experience and Class ‘A’ HVAC license are prerequisites. This on-site position does not offer remote work opportunities, and applicants should be prepared for emergency after-hour work.

Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience in maintenance and repairs of commercial HVAC systems.
• Class 'A' HVAC license and Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Provide technical consultation during design and installation of HVAC systems.
• Deliver recommendations for HVAC training for department staff.
• Lead HVAC team in maintenance programs and major repairs.
• Ensure safety and compliance with college procedures.

Skills

Mechanical blueprint reading

Knowledge of automated building systems

Chilled water systems

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in HVAC

Job description

HVAC Technical Specialist - Central Campus

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FUNCTION

Under the direction of the District HVAC Supervisor, performs a variety of basic technical tasks related to service and repairs of all heating and air conditioning. Oversees preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and equipment life. Provides recommendation for HVAC training classes and seminars for department personnel. Leads HVAC team in preventative maintenance program, special programs, equipment overhauls and major repairs. Manages chill water chemical treatment process for all campuses. Provides technical consultation during design, procurement, installation and startup of new systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Assures that you have complete knowledge of appropriate procedures and take measures to assure safe outcomes for all tasks undertaken.
• Provide college-wide troubleshooting and operational technical assistance to department staff on HVAC chilled water distribution, cooling towers, centrifugal & reciprocating compressors, heat exchangers, pumps, and air handling systems.
• Evaluate operational performance and operational sequencing for HVAC systems.
• Oversees and advises of proper practices and procedures for repair, overhaul, and parts procurement for HVAC systems equipment and machinery.
• Provides technical consultation on design, procurement, installation, and start-up of new HVAC systems equipment.
• Assist in development of periodic HVAC work task schedules.
• Deliver and provide recommendations for HVAC training classes and seminars for department personnel.
• Monitor and manage chilled water chemical treatment processes for all campuses.
• Assure Facilities Standards, procedures, and/or policies are being followed as necessary.
• Provide occasional temporary leadership duties as requested by College HVAC supervisor.

Additional Job Functions

• Communicates via e-mail in a timely manner.
• Communicates via phone calls in a timely manner.
• Direct observation of campus facilities walking, climbing, crawling required to observe conditions.
• Observe and report equipment issues.
• Be available for emergency after-hour work or to complete on-going projects and be willing to respond to calls any time during a 24-hour period.
• Attend meetings for new construction and reviews.
• Leads HVAC group with customer service issues
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Read mechanical, electrical and plumbing blueprints, experience in automated building systems, chilled water, DX systems and chemical water treatment.
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Required Education

• High School Diploma.

Preferred Education

• Associates Degree in HVAC.

Required Experience

• Ten years’ experience in maintenance and repairs of commercial HVAC systems.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge in pump rebuilding, pneumatic and electronic controls, computer programming of A/C systems.
• MSDS requirements, safety, VFD’s knowledge, and electrical systems knowledge.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Class “A” HVAC license and Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Note: The duties of this position require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location during unrestricted operations with very limited or no opportunity for remote work arrangements.

Salary Grade: 113

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6145

Posting Close Date: 12/19/2025