Heating & Refrigerator Mechanic Supervisor - Austin Water

City of Austin • Austin, TX

19d • $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.

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.

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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED