HVAC Technician I (Facilities Maintenance Division)

Salary: $23.31 Hourly
Location : 5800 ENRIQUE M. BARRERA PARKWAY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78227, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00906
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 04/29/2026
Closing Date: 5/30/2026 12:00 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Job Summary


Under general supervision, is responsible for complex and non-routine maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning equipment. Work is performed independently in accordance with general instructions or planned preventive maintenance schedules. Exercises no supervision.


Work Location
Darner - Parks and Recreation Headquarters, 5800 Historic Old Highway 90, San Antonio, Texas 78227

Work Schedule
6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Monday - Friday. Shifts are subject to change to accommodate weekends, holiday shift work, and rotating on-call schedules as dictated by business needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoots, repairs, installs and maintains a variety of heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Removes pumps and performs maintenance work, may frequently lift/carry up to 30 pounds to operate HVAC maintenance equipment.
• Adjusts and calibrates temperature control devices.
• Assists more senior technicians in chiller and boiler inspections; performs preventive maintenance.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Gives technical advice and guidance as needed.
• Installs new equipment according to provided instructions.
• Performs water treatment analysis.
• Adjusts and maintains chemical feed systems.
• Initiates requisitions for parts and supplies.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• One (1) year work experience maintaining and repairing heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.
• Must certify with the State of Texas as Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with a work order system such as CRM/SAP.
• One (1) year of experience with chilled water cooling systems.
• One (1) year of experience with boilers.
• Journeyman HVAC License.

Application Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment repair, installation and maintenance procedures practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of HVAC equipment design.
• Knowledge of pressure charts, gauges, tools and equipment used in HVAC equipment repair.
• Knowledge of installation and maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret refrigeration pressure charts and gauges electric, temperature and humidity meters and recording equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on large HVAC equipment including cooling towers and boilers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors, with some exposure to temperature extremes, dust, dirt, grease, and loud noises.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
01


Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02


Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05


What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School (No GED)
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06


How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing heating and air conditioning equipment?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

07


Do you have the ability to certify with the State of Texas as an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician within six (6) months of employment?

• Yes
• No

08


Select any of the following HVAC license you currently have:

• Class "A" Air Conditioning/Refrigeration license from the State of Texas
• Class "B" Air Conditioning/Refrigeration license from the State of Texas
• HVAC Journeyman
• None of the above

09


How would you best describe your proficiency in Reading and Writing English?

• I do not have any experience
• Beginner (Little knowledge)
• Intermediate (Some knowledge, but needs some assistance)
• Fluent (Able to read and write without assistance)

10


How many years of experience do you have working with boilers?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

11


How many years of experience do you have working with chilled water cooling systems?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

12


What best describes your ability level working with SAP or other work order systems?

• I do not have any experience
• Beginner (Little knowledge)
• Intermediate (Some knowledge, but needs some assistance)
• Advanced (Can work with zero to no help)
• Expert ( Able to manage projects independently)

13


How would you best describe your proficiency with using a computer for work purposes?

• I do not have any experience
• Beginner (Little knowledge)
• Intermediate (Some knowledge, but needs some assistance)
• Advanced (Can work with zero to no help)
• Expert ( Able to manage projects independently)

14


Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have knowledge or experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Outlook
• Teams
• None of the above

15


Please describe what professional working experience you have working on boilers and chilled water cooling systems. If you do not have any, respond "n/a".
16


Briefly describe your years of experience with working as an HVAC technician. Include what type of projects and the type of systems you have worked on. If you do not have any, respond "n/a"
17


I understand that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I agree
• I disagree

18


I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

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