HVAC Technician

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to join the Residence Life Maintenance team. This full-time role installs, repairs, and maintains heating, ventilation, air conditioning, boilers, and refrigeration equipment across the campus.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, five years of HVAC experience, and an EPA Universal 608 license; valid Texas driver license required. The job offers on-campus visibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training helpful.
• Five years experience as an air conditioning mechanic.
• EPA Universal 608 license required.
• Combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Installs and services HVAC equipment across campus.
• Repairs, replaces, and tests components of air conditioning systems and boilers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Review schedules and records and support on-call duties as needed.

Skills

Air conditioning maintenance

Troubleshooting

HVAC systems knowledge

Electrical/controls understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA Universal 608 license

Tools

HVAC equipment

Job description

Requisition: 202600302S

Title: HVAC Technician

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary: This position is a pay grade 5. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Occupational Category: Skilled Craft

Department: Residence Life Maintenance

Division: Division of Finance and Operations

Open Date: 10/01/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement: High school graduate or G.E.D equivalent. Technical/vocational training related to job duties would be helpful. Five years as an air conditioning mechanic. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal 608 license is required. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position: Provides skilled work on the journeyperson level involved in the installation, repair, and maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration units, boilers, and equipment. Responsible for the maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation of various heating ventilation and air condition systems and refrigeration equipment across the University campus.

Primary Responsibilities: Installs new equipment. Overhauls and services air conditioning appliances, boilers, and refrigeration units. Repairs, replaces, or adjusts worn or broken parts, condensers, compressors, water, and/or vacuum pumps. Tests and inspects units and equipment. Provides preventative maintenance, serves and installation of boilers, chillers, air handling equipment, various pumps, and related equipment. Repairs cooling towers. Installs and services all electrical and control devices. Reviews schedules and records. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications: Familiar with all types of air conditioning, air handlers, refrigerators, coolers, and related equipment. Working conditions are considered fair, but involve more than average (25% - 50%) exposure to weather, electrical hazards, narrow quarters, noise, vibrations, dust, heat, chemical exposure, etc. Will be required to be locally available for on call 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week on a rotational basis for emergencies as needed by department. Extreme care is necessary in the performance of duties to prevent injury to self or others. Position requires driving and operating a university vehicle; therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the university’s insurance carrier is required. Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy.

Full Time Part Time: Full Time

Quicklink: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48799

EEO Statement: Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report