HVAC Mechanic II

Central Texas College•Killeen-Central Campus, TX

About The Position

The HVAC Mechanic II operates, maintains, and repairs HVAC-R equipment throughout the CTC campus and satellite locations. The role involves maintaining and repairing heating, cooling, refrigeration, piping, controls, chillers, boilers, pumps, and related equipment; operating the tools and equipment needed for this work; and complying with applicable safety and environmental requirements. The position requires availability for a rotating evening shift and on-call work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling Certificate.
At least 5 years of related wage-earning experience maintaining HVAC and refrigeration equipment comparable in size, capacity, and design to equipment on the CTC campus; alternatively, at least 3 years of such experience with a Certificate of Vocational Training in Commercial HVAC-R.
Proficiency in electrical circuitry, natural-gas heating, electric motors, pumps, refrigeration, test equipment, and tools.
Proficiency operating and using oxygen-acetylene gas-cutting and brazing equipment.
Working knowledge of Direct Digital Control application and operation.
Ability to meet the rotating evening-shift schedule (12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday) and on-call requirements under Human Resources Policy #425.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of training in commercial HVAC-R.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair digital controls used on air-handling equipment, water-pump controls, variable-frequency drives, variable-air-volume duct boxes, heating and cooling water valves, and temperature controls.
Repair or replace heating and cooling water piping, including black iron and copper piping and associated fittings and valves.
Maintain temperature-control units and adjust thermostats, air-handling-unit controls, airflow, and chillers.
Repair or replace worn or damaged parts; clean or replace clogged strainers; and correct noisy system components.
Replace pipe coverings, install blanket-type insulation, and install heating and air-conditioning ductwork.
Repair or replace pump shafts, pump seals, motors, and pump bearings.
Troubleshoot and perform operator repairs on chillers and boilers.
Disassemble, repair, and reassemble steam converters for building heating systems.
Disassemble, clean, service, repair, and reassemble steam-operated and electrical condensate-removal pump systems.
Perform water-treatment testing and chemical adjustments for chillers and boilers.
Assist contractors and inspectors with maintenance and safety inspections of boilers and chillers.
Operate and perform required maintenance on tools and equipment used for maintenance and repairs.
Prepare lists of materials and repair or replacement parts, and maintain stock of frequently used parts.
Submit work orders for work performed that is not already covered by a work order.
Comply with safety and environmental regulations and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.