HVAC Technician

Concordia University Texas•Austin, TX

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Technician assists in the daily operations of the Facilities Services Department and primarily performs maintenance on HVAC units. This role is responsible for maintaining predictive and corrective maintenance schedules for all mechanical equipment with an entry-level knowledge of HVAC systems. The technician also maintains and responds to issues related to fire alarm systems and is familiar with fire panels. Additionally, the HVAC Technician serves as a leader in conserving university resources through quality energy management and other environmental stewardship practices. The role requires continuous development of knowledge in campus building automation systems, adjusting systems and schedules as needed, and staying current with changes to control systems after renovations. Strong customer service skills, including punctuality, dependability, and effective communication, are essential. The technician will complete and close out work orders in a timely manner, working quickly and neatly with an understanding of the impact on university operations. The position also involves performing other maintenance tasks such as plumbing, electrical, locksmithing, carpentry, and equipment controls as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to operate motorized vehicles and have valid driver’s license
Ability to use and maintain hand and power tools.
Ability to use and maintain heavy equipment such as skid steer, tractors and scissor lifts.
Ability to interpret and abide by CTX’s values, mission, policies and procedures
Ability to detect, evaluate, solve and give feedback on simple and complex problems associated with campus infrastructure
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to operate a PC and other general office equipment
Ability to communicate orally and in writing; English proficiency
Ability to articulate and model the Concordia University Texas’ mission, vision, and values
Commitment to encouraging and supporting diversity, inclusion, and equity as a key component of becoming the premier university where the adventure of faith, learning, and life-changing experiences leads to meaningful work
All CTX positions require mission-driven individuals who have a heart for the Gospel and are committed to the Concordia Distinctive, our faith-based mission of empowering students from all backgrounds to lead lives of critical thought, compassionate action, and courageous leadership.

Nice To Haves

3 years’ experience in HVAC preferred

Responsibilities

Primarily performs preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of campus HVAC equipment and systems.
Maintains predictive and corrective maintenance schedules of work for all mechanical equipment with an entry level knowledge of HVAC systems.
Maintains and responds to issues related to fire alarms systems and is familiar with fire panels.
Serves as a leader in conserving university resources through quality energy management and other environmental stewardship practices.
Continuously develops an increasingly in-depth knowledge of campus building automation systems and adjusts systems and schedules as needed, including the locations of all HVAC equipment and how they relate to each building.
Stays current with changes to control systems after renovations.
Demonstrates solid customer service skills including punctuality, dependability, and ability to communicate well within the department, outside the department, and with contractors.
Completes and closes out work orders in a timely manner, and will work quickly, and neatly with an understanding of the impact the work may have on university operations.
Performs other duties as assigned including maintenance tasks such as (but not limited to) plumbing, electrical, locksmithing, carpentry and equipment controls.
Participates in “on-call” rotation for response to emergency maintenance situations after normal business hours.