Heating & Refrigerator Mechanic Supervisor - Austin Water

City of Austin • Austin, TX

12d • $33 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. ABOUT AUSTIN WATER For over 100 years, Austin Water has been committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services to our customers. Today, we serve over 1,000,000 people in the Austin metropolitan area, across more than 548 square miles. The utility draws water from the Colorado River into three regional water treatment plants, Handcox, Davis, and Ullrich, which have a combined capacity of 335 million gallons per day. Austin Water has two wastewater treatment plants, Walnut Creek and South Austin Regional, that can receive up to 150 million gallons per day of sewage to treat. Wastewater is cleaned into high-quality effluent that is safely returned to the Colorado River to augment environmental flows. More than a billion gallons of this high-quality effluent are reclaimed each year for outdoor irrigation, industrial cooling, manufacturing, and other uses. Austin Water consistently ranks among the best in the country when it comes to water quality. We also treat, return, and recycle wastewater in ways that protect environmental resources. Austin Water exceeds federal and state requirements for clean water and environmental compliance at our water and wastewater treatment plants. Job Description: Purpose: Under general supervision, this position directs the activities of heating and refrigeration personnel who perform installation, maintenance, and repair of residential, industrial and/or commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in City facilities. Notes to Candidate: Position Overview: The Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic Supervisor will have supervisory authority over a team of 2 -10 staff members who are responsible for overseeing the HVAC needs for all of Austin Water’s facilities (approximately 15 locations). This position may also supervise other building maintenance personnel and trades. The person in this position will be responsible for managing the HVAC budget as well as recommending budget increases. This position is responsible for monitoring and programming Austin Water’s Building Automation Systems (BAS) and managing all the HVAC projects at the Utility. Essential Employee: This position has been designated as essential for the City of Austin. Essential positions maintain emergency services or provide public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of the community. In the event of a designated emergency, these positions will be called back or retained to assist with operations and recovery. Working with Austin Water provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information. When completing the City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. A resume is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please do not use the phrase “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application. Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank. These will be considered incomplete applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are selected to interview: Candidates selected to interview will receive information and instructions for preparing a short presentation to be given at the time of the interview. Pre-Employment Requirements Candidates must pass a Criminal Background Investigation prior to confirming a start date. Driving Requirement: This position requires a Texas Driver’s License in good standing or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, 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. If identified as the top candidate, you must meet the Driver Safety Standards for the City of Austin to move forward with the job offer. All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite – including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications. If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. Secondary Employment: All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department. Austin Water must review all secondary employment. Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment. Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite – including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Requirements

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of residential, commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of tools, materials and methods used in maintenance and repair of ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Skill in presenting oral and written instructions.
• Skill in reading plans and specifications and in laying out work.
• Skill in performing emergency and routine repairs and maintenance as required.
• Skill in understanding oral and written instructions.
• Skill in estimating time, materials and costs.
• Skill in performing heavy manual work.
• Skill in tracing and analyzing causes of HVAC troubles and in making repairs.
• Skill in conducting routine inspections for the purpose of determining conformity to ASHRAE, building code and safety standards.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work.
• Ability to analyze complex control sequences and resulting operations and to develop innovations to solve difficult technical problems.
• Ability to acquire, through training and on-the-job experience, specialized knowledge in rapidly changing technology and applications.
• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in repair and maintenance of commercial/industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration systems, including chillers, two (2) years of which were in a lead/supervisory capacity.
• Completion of accredited training in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Texas Driver License in good standing.
• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
• Must obtain unrestricted Texas Air Conditioning License for City use within 120 calendar days of hire.
• Continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards.
• Occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs., client/customer contact, indoor activity, exposure to electrical hazards, explosive hazards, biological hazards, dust/mites hazards.
• May require employee to be medically cleared to wear respirator.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising a team of at least three HVAC technicians
• Experience developing and monitoring an HVAC budget
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Experience installing, repairing, and programming Building Automation System controllers
• Experience managing a variety of HVAC equipment in a diverse portfolio of buildings to include building age, purpose, and location

Responsibilities

• Develops, customizes, reads and interprets profiles and blueprints.
• Inspects heating and refrigeration installation maintenance and repair for compliance with codes, specifications, and safety ordinances.
• Provides oversight of building automation systems.
• Obtains required permits for scheduled heating and refrigeration work.
• Assists in developing operating budget for division.
• Develops and revises operating procedures.
• Inspects buildings and equipment for needed heating and refrigeration installation maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains appropriate records.
• Reviews heating and refrigeration plans.
• Designs HVAC systems for in-house remodels and Public Works projects.
• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, and recommendation for dismissal.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED