HVAC Technician - College Facilities
Trade Management | Baytown, Texas
Trade Management is looking for a talented and reliable HVAC Technician to support facilities maintenance operations at a college in Baytown, Texas. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across campus facilities.
Pay: $26.14-$38.80/hr, based on experience and qualifications.
HVAC Technician Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems in campus buildings and other facilities.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, pumps, motors, water heaters, coolers, freezers, and other HVAC equipment.
- Repair equipment, identify leaks, replace defective parts, and adjust systems for optimal performance.
- Evacuate, recover, and recharge refrigeration systems in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Troubleshoot and repair three-phase motor controls, electrical components, and HVAC control systems.
- Maintain and repair pneumatic, electric, and direct digital control (DDC) systems.
- Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control drawings to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
- Repair, replace, weld, and thread steel piping associated with HVAC systems.
- Use hand tools, power tools, meters, gauges, and other testing equipment to complete maintenance and repairs.
- Follow established safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Work independently or with a team to support campus operations and respond to maintenance requests.
- Assist with transporting tools, equipment, and supplies to campus and off-campus facilities as needed.
HVAC Technician Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of a formal HVAC trade school program or recognized apprenticeship program.
- At least six (6) months of HVAC experience.
- Ability to obtain an approved EPA refrigerant recovery certification.
- Knowledge of HVAC equipment, refrigeration systems, electrical components, and control systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment using blueprints, mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, and testing instruments.
- Familiarity with industry safety standards and proper use of tools and equipment.
- Basic computer skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Valid Texas driver's license.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and work from ladders, boom trucks, or man lifts.
- Must be willing to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Work Environment:
- Work in hot, humid, wet, and cold conditions as required.
- Perform physical maintenance tasks in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and other campus locations.
- Work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with facilities staff and outside contractors.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Trade Management, a division of Peoplelink LLC, has been a leader in the staffing industry for over 33 years, continuing its vision of linking communities through employment. Trade Management is committed to the safety, health, and well-being of our associates, clients, and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE), M/F/D/V, and are committed to diversity in practice and spirit at all levels of our organization.