HVAC Mechanic III

Texas Children's Hospital•Houston, TX

About The Position

At Texas Children’s Hospital, the HVAC Mechanic III performs demand and scheduled preventive maintenance on facility equipment, primarily HVAC and associated systems, in accordance with departmental, hospital, and regulatory agency codes. The role maintains facilities and equipment in hospital or clinic environments, supporting safety and operational reliability for patients, staff, and visitors. The position also requires respiratory fit testing for successful candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
AC/Refrigeration Contractor (ACR) license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
HVAC State A with C endorsement (HVACAWC) from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Stationary Engineer, 1st Grade (STATENG1) license from the City of Houston.
Eight years of experience as an HVAC service-related technician.
Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.
High-rise HVAC systems experience.
Building Automation System (BAS) experience.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC and associated systems and equipment to ensure a safe environment and operational reliability.
Inspect, maintain, and repair facilities to provide a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Repair failed equipment according to established standards and within acceptable timeframes.
Notify appropriate leaders, departmental personnel, and Service Response Center Operators of equipment shutdowns.
Maintain accurate documentation of equipment problems and failures, including complete work orders.
Report major failures and equipment malfunctions to the Manager.
Assist with, oversee, and/or inspect repairs or modifications performed by contractors.
Demonstrate HVAC skills and technical knowledge of HVAC and associated systems.
Create bills of materials from blueprints.
Perform Unit 200 duties as required to complete the Unit 200 Competency checklist.
Troubleshoot and solve maintenance problems involving HVAC and associated systems and equipment.
Ensure work products meet expected criteria.
Demonstrate accountability for customer service, professional behavior, personal work ethic, and teamwork.
Demonstrate effective communication and management skills.
Consistently demonstrate positive, responsible leadership and guidance.