Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic II - Austin Facilities Management

Job Description:

Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic II - Austin Facilities Management

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The Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic II position will contribute to the maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in City of Austin facilities. This position requires hands-on experience with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing HVAC systems, pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, and other mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will be able to perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs, ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency of HVAC systems. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference while advancing your career, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general supervision, this position performs work of a complex nature, including installation, maintenance, and repair of residential or commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and systems in City facilities.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, ice machines, and other equipment.
  
• Assists with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and performing start-up of building automation system network devices and components.
  
• Installs heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation equipment and systems.
  
• Calibrates and services thermostats.
  
• Performs basic service on HVAC equipment including pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, and other mechanical systems.
  
• Reads and interprets profiles and blue prints.
  
• Maintains appropriate records.
  
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems.
  
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety rules and regulations.
  
• Knowledge of tools, materials and methods used in maintenance and repair of ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning.
  
• Knowledge of applicable building codes.
  
• Skill in presenting and following oral and written instructions.
  
• Skill in reading plans and specifications and in laying out work.
  
• Skill in performing emergency and routine repairs and maintenance as required.
  
• Skill in estimating time, materials and costs.
  
• Skill in performing heavy manual work.
  
• Skill in tracing and analyzing causes of HVAC troubles and in making repairs.
  
• Skill in conducting routine inspections for the purpose of determining conformity to ASHRAE, building code and safety standards.
  
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work.
  
• Skill in using tools, equipment and materials common to the trade.
  
• Ability to develop innovations to solve technical problems.
  
• Ability to acquire, through training and on-the-job experience, specialized knowledge in rapidly changing technology and applications.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years experience in repair and maintenance of residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and systems.
  
• Completion of accredited training in air conditioning and refrigeration systems may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Must possess Texas Class C Driver License in good standing.
  
• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
  
• Must be a registered HVAC Tech with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards.
  
• Occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs., client/customer contact, indoor activity, exposure to electrical hazards, explosive hazards, biological hazards, dust/mites hazards.
  
• May require employee to be medically cleared to wear respirator.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in servicing and maintaining HVAC systems, with a strong ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical issues.
  
• Proven experience in managing HVAC projects, including coordination, scheduling, and resource management.
  

• Solid knowledge of HVAC systems, including air handlers, pumps, cooling towers, and refrigeration equipment.
  
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
  
• Experience in monitoring and troubleshooting Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  

Notes to Candidate:

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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Days & Hours:

Monday through Friday; 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Evening, weekend, & holiday work may be required to meet business needs.
Rotational on call and call back is required by the position.

Location:

411 Chicon St, Austin, Texas 78702

Salary Range: $26.03 - $31.04 hourly

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Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
  
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
  
• If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
  
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
  

Criminal Background Investigation:
The position requires a criminal background investigation.

Assessments:
Assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduation degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

Military/Veteran Interview Preference:
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Texas Driver’s License in good standing or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification:
This position is classified as NON-EXEMPT.

Overtime may be required with or without notice.

Rotational on call and call back is required by the position.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-01-06