Maintenance Supervisor - HVAC

HOUSTON APARTMENT FOUNDATION; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement

Job summary

The Maintenance Supervisor IV (HVAC Supervisor) at Texas Health and Human Services Commission oversees senior‑level maintenance and construction work to ensure safe, uninterrupted heating and cooling services across the Kerrville State Hospital campus. You will supervise HVAC staff involved in installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance of boilers, chillers, direct exchange, and automated controls.

This role requires strong leadership, adherence to life safety codes, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Senior level supervisory maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of life safety code standards.
• Ability to plan preventive maintenance and manage scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Supervise HVAC maintenance staff and oversee installations, inspections, and repairs.
• Ensure safe operation of HVAC and life safety systems.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and energy efficiency improvements.

Skills

HVAC supervision

Team leadership

Tools

HVAC systems

Chilled water systems

Boilers/steam systems

Job description

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title: Maintenance Supervisor - HVAC
Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Plant Maintenance
Posting Number: 20056
Closing Date: 11/11/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Installation, Repair, and Maintenance
Salary Range: $4,523.16- $7,253.75
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-21
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location: Kerrville State Hospital
Job Location City: KERRVILLE
Job Location Address: 721 THOMPSON DR
Other Locations: Kerrville
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Brief Job Description

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Maintenance Supervisor IV (HVAC Supervisor) performs advanced (senior level) supervisory maintenance and construction work ensuring the overall safe operations of the hospital. Work involves supervising maintenance employees involved in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) building maintenance and construction trade at a State Hospital. The HVAC Supervisor maintains safe and uninterrupted heating and air conditioning services to facility operations and utility systems in accordance with Texas Administrative Code (T.A.C.) and life safety code standards. Work involves supervision of maintenance employees who perform, schedule, and/or oversee the work of installations, adjustments, alterations, inspections, maintenance, repairs, and restorations of chilled water systems, direct exchange systems, refrigerated systems, heating systems to include boilers/steam systems, and automated controls The HVAC Supervisor also supervises maintenance employees who work on refrigeration units, such as ice machines, walk in freezer vaults, residential refrigerators, and water based heating and cooling systems such as chillers and boilers; and maintenance employees who properly use, clean, store, inventory and perform minor repairs on tools used. The HVAC Supervisor works as a team member with other members of the maintenance department and other employees to complete tasks including, but not limited to, operating motorized vehicles, making deliveries, and picking up supplies. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Supervises the installation, adjustments, alterations, inspections, maintenance, repairs, and restorations of chilled water systems, direct exchange systems, refrigerated systems, heating systems to include boilers/steam systems, and automated controls, utility systems, and ventilation systems to include duct work. Supervises repairs or replacements of defective components such as coils, evaporators, condensers, fans, driers and air handlers, and pumps. Supervises the building, modification and installation of ductwork. Supervises the replacement of defective compressors on refrigeration systems, cleaning and recharging systems, and replacing motors and thermostats, as necessary. Supervises the overhauling of air compressors and pumps associated with HVAC equipment and systems. Supervises the maintenance and repairs of refrigeration units, such as ice machines, walk in freezer vaults, and residential refrigerators. Supervises the performance of minor repairs on other items commensurate with abilities. Follows directions, administrative code, and life safety code standards in performance of duties.

Supervises preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment and systems. Supervises the performance and documentation of inspections in accordance with applicable life safety code standards. Implements the schedule for preventative maintenance work. Supervises the observation of maintenance employees who perform periodic inspections to ensure efficiency of refrigeration and heating systems. Supervises maintenance employees who check the performance of thermostats, humidistats, automatic controls, and pressure gauges. Supervises the adjustment of valves and checking of refrigerant levels. Supervises maintenance employees who clean, service, oil, and adjust equipment; tighten fittings; align and repack pumps; replace belts; and change and clean filters. Supervises the system settings adjustments for proper system operations. Supervises maintenance employees who test refrigeration equipment for proper operation and perform refrigerant leak searches.

Assigns, schedules, prioritizes, and supervises the work of others to ensure all HVAC-related tasks are completed as required. Designates and assigns work to others qualified to perform the work. Supervises the quality of work and assists as necessary assuring proper results. Reports any significant issues to the Plant Manager for handling. As needed, works some weekend and/or after-hours callouts, to respond to situations impacting safe facility operations.

Develops long-range plans for HVAC maintenance and upgrades in collaboration with maintenance HVAC employees and other facility leadership. Uses data from system monitoring to plan maintenance and repair work. Makes recommendations to increase energy efficiency of HVAC systems. Presents to management and

implements the plan(s) and/or recommendation(s) selected. Supervises the planning for, acquiring and maintaining the required equipment. Maintains accurate records of equipment performance and work completed.

Supervises maintenance employees who monitor environmental control systems, such as the Vista Control System to set and maintain indoor temperatures and setting start and stop times by sector and room within each building on campus. Supervises the usage of this same system to troubleshoot equipment by checking the operational status of each system component of an HVAC unit such as condenser fans, air handling units, supply air temps, the operation of valves and dampers in ductwork and chilled water lines. Supervises the analysis of the history of a system overtime to determine equipment problems and determine their probable causes and formulate possible fixes. Supervises maintenance employees who sample and monitor air quality,