Austin Aviation-Airport HVAC Technician

City of Austin

9d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position performs installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and systems in Department of Aviation (DOA)-owned and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) facilities. This role is crucial for ensuring optimal indoor air quality, pressurization, and operational efficiency across various systems, including chilled water and hot water heating systems. The technician will also serve as a facilitator for Energy Management System (EMS) repairs and act as a backup for Central Plant Operators.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Five (5) years of experience in repair and maintenance of residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and systems.
One (1) year of experience in the Aviation, Military, Industrial, Commercial Construction, or other large-scale commercial or utility infrastructure environments.
Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
Knowledge of safety rules and procedures when working with energized electrical and electronic equipment.
Knowledge of operation, installation, testing, repairs, and maintenance of residential and commercial HVAC systems, controls, and components.
Knowledge of applicable building codes.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory as it applies to relays and control devices.
Skill in the use of hand tools common to the HVAC trade.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in accurately reading instruments and meters and making accurate instruments recordings.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Skill in estimating time, materials, and costs.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in problem solving.
Skill in tracing and analyzing causes of HVAC troubles and making repairs.
Skill in performing emergency and routine repairs and maintenance.
Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and technical instructions.
Ability to work in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means of entry and exit.
Ability to test and calibrate instruments and make precise and close tolerance repairs and adjustments.
Ability to wear anti-fall (SRL) body harness for confined space entry or working from aerial man lifts or bucket truck.
Ability to acquire, through training and on-the-job experience, specialized knowledge in rapidly changing technology and applications.
Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License.
EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
Valid State of Texas Certified Air Conditioning Technician License.
Must be a registered HVAC Tech with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.
External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. Applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Nice To Haves

Completion of accredited training in air conditioning and refrigeration systems may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Performs service and preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment and components including pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, fans, motors, wiring, condensers, evaporators, compressors, thermostats, and other mechanical systems in 24/7 commercial and remote AUS facilities.
Assists in installation, maintenance, calibration, and diagnosis of HVAC systems, building automation system (BAS) network devices and components, and other equipment and infrastructure at and between the BAS center and remote sites.
Completes assigned work orders including making materials ready and performing calibrations, maintenance, repairs, and testing of HVAC equipment and systems.
Performs and assists with the repair of rooftop package DX systems using bucket truck and aerial man lifts.
Maintains and enters records of repairs, calibrations, and tests in the asset management system (AMS).
Services Aircraft Support Equipment PC air units, chilled and heating hot water units, ice machines, thermal storage tanks, chillers, and boilers.
Assists with installing and maintaining digital and analogue automation control system components.
Assists with overseeing maintenance and repair activities performed by third-party contractors.
Coordinates maintenance, repairs, and system outages with AUS facility users during outages.
Ensures all systems comply with all Federal, State, City, and Local regulations, policies, procedures, and ordinances.
Diagnose and repair complex HVAC and refrigeration system issues.
Repair and replace electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration components.
Address problems in chilled water and hot water heating systems.
Perform operational adjustments to ensure system efficiency.
Conduct routine inspections of HVAC systems and components.
Replace filters, lubricate parts, adjust belt tension, and replace bearings.
Maintain ventilation and air conditioning systems to ensure consistent performance.
Install and modify HVAC equipment and components, including Air handlers, Supply and return ducts, Compressors, Coils and fans.
Upgrade or retrofit existing systems for improved energy efficiency or functionality.
Maintain and improve building indoor air quality and air pressure.
Integrate and troubleshoot HVAC components with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Assist in managing and repairing Energy Management Systems (EMS).
Serve as a backup to Central Plant Operators, supporting plant operations when required.