HVAC Technician

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lubbock is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to operate, maintain, and repair commercial heating and cooling equipment, including refrigerants. The role requires on-call availability and adherence to EPA 608 standards.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex systems, maintain EPA 608 logs, and contribute to capital improvement planning while ensuring compliance with state and federal HVAC codes and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience with commercial HVAC systems and EPA 608 certification.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of refrigerant handling per EPA 608 standards.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and use multimeters.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, system adjustments, troubleshooting, and basic repairs on HVAC systems.
• Overhaul seasonal HVAC operations and support system transitions between heating and cooling.
• Assist with component replacements and complex system issue resolution.
• Maintain records of inspections and repairs per codes and standards.
• Develop EPA refrigerant compliance processes and logs per 40 CFR Part 82.
• Inspect equipment to evaluate operating conditions and prepare assessments.
• Assist in capital improvement planning and equipment replacement scheduling.
• Operate within CMMS and coordinate with facilities and bidders as needed.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Leak detection

Reading wiring diagrams

Use of multimeters

Record keeping

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification

Valid Texas driver’s license

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Operates and performs skilled maintenance and repair on commercial heating and cooling equipment, including work with refrigerants. Performs other skilled building maintenance and repair in the plumbing, electrical, and carpentry trades. This position will be required to be on-call.

• Perform preventive maintenance, system adjustments, troubleshooting, and basic repairs on pneumatically controlled and digitally controlled HVAC systems.
• Perform seasonal system overhauls and transitions between heating and cooling operations to ensure reliable and efficient system performance.
• Participate in major HVAC component replacements and assist with the evaluation and resolution of complex system issues.
• Perform building HVAC system repairs and maintenance in coordination with operators of the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment conditions while ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal HVAC codes, regulations, and standards.
• Develop and Maintain EPA Refrigerant Compliance processes and record keeping for Recovery, Usage, and Disposal logs per EPA Section 608 (40 CFR Part 82) requirements.
• Inspect HVAC equipment, systems, and components to evaluate operating conditions and prepare comprehensive HVAC equipment condition assessments.
• Assist in the development of capital improvement programs and replacement plans for HVAC equipment approaching or exceeding its expected service life, based on equipment condition assessments.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of HVAC Parts Inventory System.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent, two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial HVAC systems, and EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification. Valid Texas driver’s license.

*** Critical Infrastructure:*** This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***

***No Class B Misdemeanor convictions within last 10 years***

***No Class A Misdemeanor, Felony Convictions or Family Violence Conviction***

Knowledge of:

• HVAC systems including package units, split systems, and chilled water systems
• Texas requirements for recovering, adding, and documenting use of refrigerants
• Electrical systems including electrical and electronic control systems
• Preventive maintenance strategies for HVAC systems

Ability to:

• Prepare proposals, estimates, and scopes of work for HVAC repairs and equipment replacement;
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair chilled-water HVAC systems;
• Remove, replace, install, and commission various types of HVAC systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot all types of HVAC units and repair as needed;
• Install/Replace new or failed HVAC systems;
• Read wiring diagrams to ensure proper connections;
• Use multimeters for diagnosing HVAC issues;
• Prepare and maintain records and documentation;
• Work effectively under pressure and time constraints;
• Work cooperatively with the public, bidders, contractors, other departments;

• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Communicate effectively with others;

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously stand and walk during the shift;
• Occasionally sit, bend, and kneel during the shift;
• Frequently climb ladders, scaffolding, stairs, or inclined surfaces;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Frequently move entire body along a surface in a crawling motion;
• Continuously rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
• Place arms above, at, or below shoulder height
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.