Austin Aviation-Airport HVAC Tech Sr

About This Position About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport's largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport's expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight. Job Description: Airport HVAC Tech Sr Purpose: Under minimal supervision, this position performs complex work including installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in Department of Aviation (DOA)-owned and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) facilities. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Leads in the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of HVAC systems, building automation system (BAS) network devices and components, and other equipment and infrastructure at and between the BAS center and remote sites. Performs complex service and preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment and components including pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, and other mechanical systems in 24/7 commercial and remote AUS facilities. Plans, organizes, and performs activities in the completion of assigned work orders including making materials ready and performing calibrations, maintenance, repairs, and testing of HVAC equipment and systems. Repairs rooftop package DX systems using bucket truck and aerial man lifts. Maintains and enters records of repairs, calibrations, and tests in the asset management system (AMS). Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs chiller controls/safety circuits and refrigerant circuits on multi-stage chillers, air conditioning systems, ice machines, and other equipment. Services Aircraft Support Equipment PC air units, chilled and heating hot water units, ice machines, thermal storage tanks, chillers, and boilers. Designs and installs heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment and systems. Installs and maintains digital and analogue automation control system components; mounts compressors and condensers; cuts, bends, and joins tubing; connects electrical wiring; injects Freon; fits pipes; installs thermostats; etc. Coordinates maintenance, repairs, and system outages with AUS facility users during outages. Ensures all systems comply with all Federal, State, City, and Local regulations, policies, procedures, and ordinances. Monitors the AMS, provides quality assurance review of maintenance and repair activities, and provides updates to work order database. Other related duties may be assigned. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: Provides 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, installation, maintenance, and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, controls, and components. Knowledge of occupational hazards, OSHA, and other applicable safety rules and regulations, including when working with energized equipment. Knowledge of tools, materials, and methods used in maintenance and repair of ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems. Knowledge of applicable building codes. Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory as it applies to relays and control devices. Skill in using hand tools common to the HVAC trade. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in accurately reading instruments and meters and making accurate instruments recordings. Skill in planning and organizing. Skill in estimating time, materials, and costs. Skill in using computers and related software. Skill in problem solving. Skill in conducting routine inspections for the purpose of determining conformity to ASHRAE, building codes, and safety standards. Skill in tracing and analyzing causes of HVAC troubles and making repairs. Skill in performing emergency and routine repairs and maintenance. Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and technical instructions. Ability to work in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means of entry and exit. Ability to test and calibrate instru #J-18808-Ljbffr austintexas