HVAC Technician

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.