Sr HVAC Technician

Lubbock County•Lubbock TX 79401, TX

About The Position

Responsible for the operation, repair, maintenance, installation, and replacement of Lubbock County’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems. The role requires extensive knowledge of residential and commercial HVAC/R systems, including gas and electric furnaces, air conditioners and electrical equipment, packaged rooftop units, split systems, air handlers, ice machines, walk-in coolers and freezers, and related valves, actuators, and direct digital control (DDC) systems. The technician adjusts and programs HVAC/R and DDC set points to support efficiency and occupant comfort; inspects systems and components; installs and calibrates controllers, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), valves, and other components; and performs hydrodynamic and air balancing. The role also includes emergency response, work-order and log completion, supporting long-term equipment planning, and supervising or training facilities team members and correctional facility or work-release personnel as needed. Work is performed in office buildings and warehouses and may involve hazardous chemicals, loud or extreme noise, and adverse weather. The employee must follow safety policies and protocols and safely use hand and power tools. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
At least 8 years of experience in commercial HVAC/R installation, service, and maintenance.
EPA Universal certificate.
HVAC/R certification obtained through attendance at a certified HVAC/R school or vocational college, or through one-on-one work experience.
Ability to read and interpret controls, electrical drawings, blueprints, schematic diagrams, and system operation or installation manuals.
In-depth understanding of HVAC/R systems and computerized Energy Management Control Systems for diagnosis and troubleshooting.
Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks with little to no supervision.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations to troubleshoot systems and find faults.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, and the public.
Proficient understanding of refrigerant cooling, hydronic cooling and heating systems, gas and electric furnaces, heat pumps, walk-in coolers and freezers, and ice machines.
Strong understanding of applicable code requirements.
Ability to follow safety policies, procedures, and protocols and safely use hand and power tools.
Ability to sit, stand, use hands, reach, talk, hear, bend, stoop, squat, lie down, walk, carry and move objects, and climb ladders.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and adjustment of focus.

Nice To Haves

NATE certification.
ASHRAE certification.
ACCA certification.

Responsibilities

Adjust, program, and change HVAC/R and DDC set points for efficiency and occupant comfort.
Inspect installed HVAC components and determine whether maintenance, repairs, or replacement are needed.
Install and calibrate HVAC/R controllers, VFDs, valves, and other system components.
Perform hydrodynamic and air balancing of HVAC systems as required.
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install commercial HVAC/R equipment and packaged rooftop units.
Respond to 24-hour emergency calls and provide after-hours overtime work as needed.
Respond to emergency situations, including fire, medical emergencies, terrorist incidents, injuries, bomb threats, and security breaches, and notify security officers.
Identify system depreciation and failures to inform the Department’s projected five- and ten-year repair or replacement plan.
Complete work orders and daily logs of work performed.
Ensure compliance with applicable County policies.
Supervise and train facilities team members as required.
Supervise correctional facility and work-release personnel in assigned tasks as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.