Senior Mechanical Technician

Gateway Church•Southlake, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Technician holds an HVAC license and covers HVAC, plumbing, building automation, and general mechanical systems across Gateway Church properties. This is the escalation point for mechanical issues and provides guidance to Maintenance Technicians so they can handle similar issues in the future. The position performs and coordinates mechanical maintenance and repair, maintains the building automation system, supports projects with the Facilities Manager and Senior Electrical Technician, and engages contractors when work exceeds the team’s capacity. The technician also documents completed work, maintains tools and safety practices, participates in the facilities on-call rotation, and keeps required licensure current. As a member of the Gateway Church team, this position supports, recruits, and develops Serve Team members and serves alongside the broader team as ministry and organizational needs arise. The technician serves at weekend services and churchwide events as the ministry calendar requires. Employment requires the employee to be a Gateway Church member or become one upon employment.

Requirements

Clear passion for Jesus and a strong biblical foundation.
Deep technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, building automation, and mechanical systems.
Strong troubleshooting instincts and ability to work through complex problems independently.
Ability to mentor and coach less experienced technicians.
Careful documentation of work orders and repairs.
Safety-minded approach to tools, chemicals, equipment, and work at heights.
Solution-oriented and confident making decisions with little or no supervision.
Ability to manage time and juggle multiple priorities.
Comfort with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems quickly.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
At least 5 years of HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical systems experience.
HVAC license.
EPA Section 608 certification.
Must be a member of Gateway Church or become a member upon employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a church, nonprofit, or large-facility environment.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical maintenance and repair across Gateway properties, including HVAC, plumbing, pumps, and general mechanical systems.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues escalated by Maintenance Technicians, a campus, or an automation system.
Maintain HVAC units and related sensors, detectors, controls, chillers, coils, humidity systems, and thermostats.
Own and maintain the building automation system, including programming, schedules, setpoints, and troubleshooting.
Handle refrigerant recovery, charging, and recordkeeping in compliance with EPA requirements.
Schedule and lead mechanical maintenance projects assigned by the Facilities Manager.
Partner with the Senior Electrical Technician on controls, power, and systems involving both trades.
Train and guide Maintenance Technicians on mechanical work.
Close out work order tickets on time and document work performed.
Keep tools in good working order, follow SDS standards, and ensure PPE is used.
Engage contractors when a job exceeds the team’s capabilities.
Participate in the facilities on-call rotation for Gateway properties.
Keep licensure current and comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Make safety the first consideration in every decision.
Serve at weekend services and churchwide events as required by the ministry calendar.
Support, recruit, and develop Serve Team members and serve alongside the broader team as ministry and organizational needs arise.
Perform other duties as assigned.