HVAC Technician

Southwest ISD; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest ISD is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to maintain district facilities for reliable educational use. Under general supervision, you will service, repair, and preventive maintenance on heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems across campuses.

Candidates need a high school diploma, HVAC license, and several years of hands-on experience. The role requires reading blueprints, following safety standards, and coordinating with campus staff and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Education credentials required or preferred as listed.
• HVAC licensing and safety certifications required.
• Ability to read and interpret various instructions and diagrams.
• Experience with electrical controls, chillers, boilers, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and braze copper lines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe conditions for heating, AC, and refrigeration fixtures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and regular facility inspections.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform maintenance on DX A/C equipment.
• Maintain electrical, pneumatic, and DDC control systems.
• Maintain heat pumps, split systems, walk-ins, and related subsystems.
• Install and repair equipment common to HVAC systems.
• Order materials and track labor; brief supervisor on repairs.
• Attend to punctuality and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronics & DDC controls (ALC, Trane

Refrigeration systems up to 15 tons

Heating & air conditioning units

Reading blueprints

Braze copper lines

Reading/instructions & schedules

Communication skills

Relationship building w/ staff

Code compliance & OSHA awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of trade school (preferred)

Current State HVAC License - Universal CFC Certification

Insurable to drive district vehicles

Fingerprinting clearance

Job description

Under general supervision, is responsible for maintaining district facilities in a condition of operating excellence for full educational use at all times.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of trade school (preferred)

Current State HVAC License - Universal CFC Certification required

Must be insurable to drive district vehicles

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Basic knowledge of electronics and DDC type controls to include ALC, Trane, Carrier I-Vu, etc.

Progressive experience in servicing, testing, repairing and maintaining refrigeration systems up to 15 tons

Maintain heating and air conditioning units

Ability to read and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagrams or schedule form

Ability to read blueprints

Ability to braze copper lines on all HVAC equipment.

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with supervisor, fellow employees, and campus personnel

Knowledge in model codes and job safety and O.S.H.A. requirements

Experience:

Must have three years of experience (5 years preferred) in troubleshooting electrical controls, chiller units, air compressors, boilers and other HVAC equipment

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assume primary responsibility for the safe condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration fixtures in the facilities owned or operated by the district.
• Examines facilities on a regular basis for the purpose of preventive maintenance.
• Maintain, trouble shoot, repair and perform preventive type maintenance on direct expansion A/C equipment without instruction.
• Maintain, trouble shoot, and repair electrical, pneumatic, and DCC control systems without instruction.
• Maintain heat pumps, split systems, food storage boxes (walk-ins, reach-ins, and household types), and electronic sub-systems.
• Installation and repairs of equipment common to heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
• Accurately orders and accounts for materials and labor relative to assignments.
• Keep supervisor abreast of needed repairs, supplies, and equipment needed.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Copper tubing cutters, ladders, power tools, gas detector, wrench set, diagonal

Posture: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing and digging

Motion: Repetitive hand motions

Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting of 50+ lbs.

Environment: Regularly works near or with moving mechanical equipment, loud noise level, exposure to wet and hot conditions, works indoors and outdoors, and frequent district-wide travel

Mental/Physical Demands: Accuracy and timely completion of assigned tasks. Maintain emotional control

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.