Airport HVAC Tech Senior - Austin Aviation

City of Austin•Austin, TX

12d•$31 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Airport HVAC Tech Senior performs complex installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of industrial and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems at Department of Aviation-owned and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport facilities. The role supports 24/7 commercial and remote airport facilities and includes work on HVAC equipment, chillers, boilers, refrigeration circuits, controls, building automation systems, and related infrastructure. The position provides advanced troubleshooting and repair services, supports indoor air quality and building pressurization, facilitates Energy Management System repairs, and serves as backup to Central Plant Operators. Work includes coordinating maintenance, repairs, and system outages with airport facility users, maintaining accurate asset and work-order records, reviewing maintenance quality, and ensuring systems meet applicable regulations and codes. The role provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. The position is categorized as essential personnel and may require reporting during emergencies or bad weather, on-call or call-back service, and overtime. Work hours are scheduled on one of two stated Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday shifts, generally 4:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; hours may change and may include after-hours, holiday, or weekend work.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Five years of experience repairing and maintaining commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration systems with chillers, including two years in aviation, military, industrial, commercial construction, or another large-scale commercial or utility infrastructure environment.
Accredited training in air conditioning and refrigeration systems may substitute for one year of required experience.
Valid Texas Class C driver license, or ability to acquire one by the hire date; external hires must meet the City of Austin Driver Record Evaluation requirements.
EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
Valid State of Texas Certified Air Conditioning Technician License.
Knowledge of residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems, controls, components, their operation, installation, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of occupational hazards, OSHA and other applicable safety rules, including safety around energized equipment; HVAC maintenance and repair tools, materials, and methods; applicable building codes; and electrical and electronic theory as applied to relays and control devices.
Skill in using HVAC hand tools; oral and written communication; managing and prioritizing multiple tasks; reading instruments and meters and recording results accurately; planning and organizing; estimating time, materials, and costs; using computers and related software; problem solving; conducting inspections for conformity with ASHRAE, building codes, and safety standards; tracing HVAC faults; and performing emergency and routine repairs and maintenance.
Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and technical instructions; work in confined spaces with restricted entry and exit; test and calibrate instruments and perform precise repairs and adjustments; wear an anti-fall SRL body harness when entering confined spaces or working from aerial lifts or bucket trucks; and acquire specialized knowledge of changing technologies through training and on-the-job experience.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to meet the City of Austin Driver Record Evaluation standards for a driving position.

Responsibilities

Lead installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of HVAC systems, BAS network devices and components, and related equipment and infrastructure.
Perform complex service and preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment and components, including pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, and other mechanical systems at 24/7 airport facilities.
Plan and complete assigned work orders, prepare materials, calibrate and maintain equipment, and perform repairs and testing.
Repair rooftop package DX systems using bucket trucks and aerial man lifts.
Maintain records of repairs, calibrations, and tests in the asset management system; monitor the system, review maintenance and repair quality, and update work-order records.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair chiller controls and safety circuits, refrigerant circuits, multistage chillers, air conditioning systems, ice machines, and other equipment.
Service aircraft support equipment PC air units, chilled- and heating-hot-water units, ice machines, thermal storage tanks, chillers, and boilers.
Design and install heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment and systems.
Install and maintain digital and analog automation control components; mount compressors and condensers; cut, bend, and join tubing; connect wiring; inject refrigerant; fit pipes; and install thermostats.
Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and system outages with airport facility users.
Ensure systems comply with applicable federal, state, city, and local regulations, policies, procedures, and ordinances.
Diagnose and repair complex HVAC and refrigeration issues; repair or replace electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration components; address chilled-water and heating-hot-water system problems; and adjust operations for efficiency.
Conduct routine inspections; replace filters, lubricate parts, adjust belt tension, replace bearings, and maintain ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Install, modify, upgrade, or retrofit HVAC equipment and components, including air handlers, supply and return ducts, compressors, coils, and fans.
Maintain indoor air quality and building air pressurization; integrate and troubleshoot HVAC components with BAS; assist with EMS management and repairs; and provide backup support for Central Plant Operators.
Provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.