HVAC Technician — Maintain & Optimize Campus Systems

Lee College; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee College in Baytown, TX is seeking an HVAC Technician to maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across facilities on and off the main campus. Starting salary range is $54,371.20–$57,144, with offers commensurate with education and experience.

The role involves preventative and corrective maintenance, installation of HVAC equipment including boilers, chillers, AHUs, pumps, and related components, and collaboration with contractors to ensure safe, efficient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a formal HVAC trade school or recognized apprentice program.
• Six (6) months of HVAC experience.
• Must be able to obtain an approved EPA Refrigerant Recovery certificate.
• Must be capable of troubleshooting malfunctioning HVAC equipment by reviewing mechanical, electrical, and control drawings and troubleshoot using various test equipment.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Must be familiar with and work within industry safety requirements for tools, equipment, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and/or carry loads of fifty (50) pounds for fifty (50) feet or more on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to work from ladders, boom trucks, or man lift.
• Must be able to stand, sit, kneel, squat, bend, stoop, twist, walk, grasp/squeeze for long periods of time.
• Must be able and willing to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pumps, motors, piping, and controls for HVAC systems.
• Repair equipment including leaks, replace defective parts, and tune equipment for optimum operations.
• Evacuate and recharge refrigeration systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase motor controls and related electrical components.
• Perform maintenance and repair of pneumatic, electric, and direct digital control systems.
• Work with specialized contractor services on large equipment and controls.
• Repair, replace, weld, and thread steel pipe and equipment directly related to HVAC systems.
• Make deliveries to other facilities in and out of town by truck, trailer, and/or car.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Boilers & Chillers

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical skills

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HVAC trade school

Apprentice program

Job description

Lee College in Baytown, TX is seeking an HVAC Technician to maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across facilities on and off the main campus. Starting salary range is $54,371.20–$57,144, with offers commensurate with education and experience.

The role involves preventative and corrective maintenance, installation of HVAC equipment including boilers, chillers, AHUs, pumps, and related components, and collaboration with contractors to ensure safe, efficient