Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic II - Austin Facilities Management

City of Austin•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic II performs complex installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of residential or commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and systems in City of Austin facilities. The role supports the operation and energy efficiency of HVAC systems, ice machines, pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, and other mechanical equipment, and may assist with building automation system devices and components. The position may provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. The position is based at 411 Chicon St, Austin, Texas 78702. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Rotational on-call and callback duties are required, and overtime may be required with or without notice. The position is classified as non-exempt. The City of Austin describes benefits including medical coverage, paid leave, retirement, training, wellness programs, professional development, and sustainable transportation options. A criminal background investigation is required. Assessments may be administered during the interview process.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Two years of experience repairing and maintaining residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and systems; completion of accredited air-conditioning and refrigeration systems training may substitute for one year of required experience.
Texas Class C Driver License in good standing.
EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
Registered HVAC Technician with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Knowledge of residential and light-commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment operation, maintenance, and repair; occupational hazards and safety rules; trade tools, materials, and methods; and applicable building codes.
Skills in following and presenting oral and written instructions; reading plans and specifications and laying out work; estimating time, materials, and costs; performing heavy manual work; diagnosing HVAC problems and making repairs; organizing and prioritizing work; and using trade tools and equipment.
Ability to develop innovations to solve technical problems and acquire specialized knowledge of changing technology through training and on-the-job experience.
Must be able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must meet the City of Austin Driver Record Evaluation requirements for a driving position; applicants may not have more than three moving violations or six Driver Record Evaluation points within 36 months.
May be required to be medically cleared to wear a respirator.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience servicing and maintaining HVAC systems and troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical issues.
Experience managing HVAC projects, including coordination, scheduling, and resource management.
Solid knowledge of HVAC systems, including air handlers, pumps, cooling towers, and refrigeration equipment.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
Experience monitoring and troubleshooting Building Automation Systems (BAS).

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems, ice machines, and other equipment.
Assist with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and startup of building automation system network devices and components.
Install heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment and systems.
Calibrate and service thermostats.
Perform basic service on HVAC equipment, including pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, and other mechanical systems.
Read and interpret profiles and blueprints.
Maintain appropriate records.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Perform routine inspections to determine conformity with ASHRAE, building code, and safety standards.
Perform emergency and routine repairs and maintenance, and organize and prioritize work.