HVAC & Facilities Technician

Lincoln Airport Authority•Lincoln, NE

4d•$33 - $49

About The Position

The HVAC & Facilities Technician installs, maintains, and repairs commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, and maintains facilities and mechanical equipment for the Lincoln Airport Authority and Industrial Park. The role diagnoses complex mechanical and electrical issues, performs preventive maintenance, and supports efficient operation of large-scale systems such as chillers, boilers, and rooftop units. The Technician helps keep airport buildings and infrastructure safe, functional, and well-maintained. This is a full-time, day-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The pay range is $32.54–$48.81 per hour, based on experience. Hours may vary during snow removal and emergencies, and required overtime may be requested. The position requires an associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and extensive experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. It also requires at least five years of experience servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting commercial HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, and rooftop units. The employee must be able to work at heights of 80 feet, meet the job’s physical requirements, and obtain a CDL within six months of hire. A valid Nebraska driver’s license is required upon hire and must be maintained. The Lincoln Airport Authority offers health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement and deferred compensation plans; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; paid leave and holidays; an employee assistance program; education assistance; and a wellness program. Appropriate personal protective equipment is provided. Employment is subject to reference, criminal history, drug, and motor vehicle checks, as well as other requirements under Lincoln Airport Authority policy.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and extensive experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five or more years of experience servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting commercial HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, and rooftop units.
Experience working with building mechanical, electrical, and structural systems in a commercial, industrial, or public-sector facility.
Knowledge of basic construction principles.
Knowledge of computer software programs or ability to learn them.
Ability to safely navigate construction sites without disrupting work or creating safety risks.
Ability to report conditions clearly and logically, orally and in writing, and write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative and interpret technical instructions.
Ability to communicate Lincoln Airport Authority direction and preferences to contractors and vendors.
Considerable knowledge of airport operating hazards and safety precautions.
Fluent English reading and writing skills and clear speech.
Friendly, knowledgeable, and professional demeanor.
Ability to work at heights of 80 feet.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds using safe lifting techniques and equipment; climb in and out of trucks and use stairs and ladders; and sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, and walk.
Ability to meet the position’s vision requirements and work in temperature extremes and around moving mechanical parts and equipment.
Must be at least 18 years old and successfully complete pre-employment reference, criminal history, drug, and motor vehicle checks, along with other requirements under Lincoln Airport Authority policy.
Must possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license upon hire, maintain it while employed, and be insurable under normal rates.
Must obtain a CDL within six months of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment.
Must follow applicable employee handbook, policy directive, airport, standard operating procedure, and other safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in facilities maintenance, airport operations, or a large-scale campus environment.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, adjust, repair, and service commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems, including chillers, boilers, rooftop units, air handlers, and associated electrical and mechanical components.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and electrical problems in HVAC and facility systems.
Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, and facility equipment to support efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Test equipment, identify defects, and confirm proper operation before returning systems to service.
Overhaul, service, and assemble hydraulic, compressed-air, vacuum, pneumatic, and electrical control systems and components.
Repair and maintain building HVAC, water, electrical, door, structural, and other related airport and industrial park systems.
Support day-to-day operations and upkeep of Lincoln Airport Authority and Industrial Park facilities.
Create and maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, and project documentation.
Operate mowing, heavy, and construction equipment as needed for facility operations.
Meet project schedules and budget guidelines, work required overtime upon request, and adapt to varying hours during snow removal and emergencies.
Maintain reliable and punctual attendance.
Perform other assigned duties, including work in other functional areas as needed.

Benefits

Employer-paid portions of health and dental insurance plans
Vision insurance
Retirement plan with 9% employer matching contribution; employees contribute 6% and are automatically enrolled
Deferred compensation plan
Short-term disability insurance paid in full by the employer
Long-term disability insurance paid in full by the employer
Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care
96 hours of sick leave accrued per year
80 hours of vacation accrued during the first year
10 paid holidays
16 hours of personal leave
$1.25 shift differential for work between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Employee assistance program
Education assistance
Wellness program, including an additional 3% discount on health and dental insurance and up to $600 reimbursement for gym memberships or other qualifying wellness items
Appropriate personal protective equipment provided