HVAC Journeyman

San Jacinto College•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

Maintain and repair HVAC systems and equipment to provide a safe and comfortable environment for students, faculty, and staff. Perform preventive maintenance to optimize efficiency and extend equipment life, and perform HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance as needed. Support and adhere to the College Safety Program and maintain District quality standards. Check and test control circuits and pneumatic control systems; diagnose HVAC problems; and remove, repair, or replace faulty parts. Be available for emergency after-hours work and ongoing projects, and respond to calls at any time during a 24-hour period. The position completes assigned preventive maintenance and repair work orders, inspects equipment to assess its condition or identify potential problems, updates HVAC Department material inventory, and troubleshoots a range of systems and equipment. It responds to hot and cold calls, diagnoses problems, and makes adjustments or repairs. The role also investigates building water leaks and may assist the Plumbing and Electrical Departments. The employee carries a college cell phone and is on call 24/7.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a recognized apprentice program, or at least five years of experience directly related to the craft, including at least three years at the apprentice level.
Ability to read and interpret electro-mechanical plans, specifications, and operational criteria.
Quality understanding of the HVAC systems installed throughout the District.
Valid Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record.
CFC refrigerant reclaimant certification at Level 1 and Level 2, with universal certification obtained within one year.
Knowledge of maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC equipment, including large centrifugal chillers, boilers, pumps, and air handling units.
Ability to review and close out work orders in a computerized work order system.
Knowledge of chemical water treatment systems for HVAC applications.
Ability to diagnose and repair pneumatic and DDC control systems.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical plans.
Ability to rebuild pumps, compressors, and other HVAC equipment.
May be required to successfully complete job ability testing.
Availability to respond to calls any time during a 24-hour period.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of experience in hot water and chilled water systems of 100+ tons capacity.
Two years of experience in or with related trades such as plumbing and electrical.
State Class A A/C license.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, install, and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems and equipment.
Follow appropriate procedures and take measures to ensure safe outcomes for all tasks.
Complete assigned preventive maintenance and repair work orders.
Inspect equipment to determine its condition or identify potential problems.
Update material inventory for the HVAC Department.
Troubleshoot water circulating pumps, cooling towers, air handlers, walk-in coolers and freezers, fan coil units, exhaust fans, split systems, and rooftop units.
Assist the supervisor with water treatment systems.
Respond to hot and cold calls, diagnose problems, and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
Investigate building water leaks to determine their source.
Assist the Plumbing and Electrical Departments when needed.
Carry a college cell phone and remain on call 24/7; respond to emergency after-hours calls and ongoing project needs.
Support and adhere to the College Safety Program and maintain District quality standards.