Operator/Maintenance HVAC Technician

Collin College; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin College seeks a Plant Operations Staff member to maintain campus HVAC, boilers, chillers, air handling equipment, plumbing and lighting systems at the McKinney campus. You will perform generator service, monitor EMS data, and ensure safety for staff and students.

This role requires flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays, and a strong focus on safety, documentation, and coordination with campus operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related HVAC experience.
• HVAC certification or certificate program preferred.
• Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment.
• Operate and diagnose HVAC systems; read data from EMS and blueprints.
• Maintain building readiness including lights, plumbing, and general maintenance.
• Replace lamps and minor plumbing repairs.
• Conduct generator service and fire alarm inspections.
• Follow safety procedures and report to supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

EMS monitoring

HVAC controls

Reading blueprints

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

HVAC certificate program

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Job description

Primary Location: 2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas, 75071

Job Summary

Provide maintenance for campus HVAC equipment, boilers, chillers, air handling equipment, plumbing and lighting systems. Perform generator service and maintenance to ensure equipment is operational. Provide customer service when problems occur during weekends and after regular office hours, insuring safety and security of occupants and inventory. Plant Operations Staff are considered critical to the operation and security of the district in all conditions and, therefore, are expected to report for duty as usual during emergency weather closures and be flexible to work varied hours and schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair and/or replace assigned HVAC equipment, including pneumatic and electric components.
• Operate, diagnose, analyze, record findings on all HVAC equipment including boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, air handling units.
• Ensure the building is ready for staff and students, in all areas of assigned responsibility to include, but not limited to: lights, general maintenance and HVAC.
• Replace lamps and ballasts as needed and perform minor plumbing repairs.
• Utilize the computerized Energy Management System to monitor, operate and program on a basic level for the campus' HVAC equipment.
• Read and interpret data from charts, gauges, dials, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals as needed when making adjustments, repairs or installations.
• Record data in operations logs and EMS systems in a neat, orderly manner for easy comprehension and historic referral by any member.
• Inspect fire and smoke alarm systems regularly, making necessary minor adjustments and make recommendations for major adjustments to supervisor.
• Perform maintenance checks on fire pump.
• Follow proper safety procedures.
• Perform generator service and maintenance.
• Perform water analysis, operate interior/exterior lighting systems and operate inside/outside water fountain.
• Provide customer service when problems occur during weekends and after regular office hours, insuring safety and security of occupants and inventory.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of recognized local and state electrical requirements.
• Knowledge of the security practice for the buildings
• Knowledge of the HVAC controls
• Organizational skills
• Customer service skills
• Computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to distinguish between colors and work from elevated heights (ladders, scaffolding, etc.)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, and the public
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, plus pushing, pulling and lifting. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Frequent physical effort required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate (GED) and two (2) years of related experience repairing and installing commercial heating, air conditioning, electrical systems or related equipment.
• Flexible to work varied hours and schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.

Licenses and Certifications

Successful completion of an Entry Level and Residential HVAC Certificate Program from an accredited college, trade, or technical institution. Valid Texas Driver’s License* and insurability with the college's insurance carrier. *Individuals hired for this position may be required to drive a company vehicle. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run in conjunction with the background check during the contingent offer stage and annually/bi-annually for the duration of employment at Collin College. Candidates who fail the original background/MVR report or subsequent MVR reports may not be hired and/or terminated based on the results of the report.

Position Requirements

***This position is required to be in person as authorized by state law.***

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. ***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type

Salary

Employment Type

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$55,120.00

Hiring Maximum

$67,225.50

Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.** 09/21/2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Accolades

Independent surveys of Collin College’s employees show it is an amazing place to work. Collin College has been named one of the \"Great Colleges to Work For\" by the Great Colleges Program. Collin College has also been recognized as one of the DFW Metroplex’s \"Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.\"

Culture

Should you choose to start your journey with us, you will find yourself immersed in a culture of innovation and growth. Initiatives tied to the college’s master and strategic plans challenge our employees to grow professionally while still feeling supported with training and collaboration.

Benefits

We invite you to explore our competitive benefits today. Grow your career at Collin College today! Collin College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.