Data is as of 6/15/2025.
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Facility HVAC Technician
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (70) Skill Craft
Class Code: 13865 Salary Grade: XD8
Approved: October 24, 1997 Last Revised: February 11, 2025

Purpose:
 

Under general direction, this position provides specialized technical assistance and support in the troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of building operational systems.
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.
  1. Performs major repairs and maintenance, including overhauls on centrifugal HVAC equipment.
  2. Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs problems related to building systems including HVAC, plumbing, generator and fire protection systems.
  3. Provides specialized HVAC support of data center chiller systems, calibrates thermostats, inspects HVAC systems, and recommends changes as needed.
  4. Assists the Fire Department in conducting performance test of fire protection systems, including fire alarm, sprinkler, and fire pump systems. Assists the Fire Department in conducting quarterly and periodic fire inspections of building systems and building contents.
  5. Performs routine plumbing repairs and minor electrical maintenance repairs as needed.
  6. Coordinated work related activities with contractors and other City Departments.
  7. Developd and maintains building key systems and the building security access card system.
  8. Performs construction and reconstruction of modular furniture.
  9. Performs construction remodeling, including wall demo, new wall construction, and painting.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
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, overhaul, and repair of HVAC equipment.
  • Knowledge of equipment and methods used in regulating and measuring pressures, temperatures, and factors related to heating and cooling equipment.
  • Knowledge of regulations and codes concerning heating and refrigeration systems.
  • Skill in troubleshooting a variety of building operational systems.
  • Skill in reading and understanding blueprints and schematic drawings.
  • Skill in operating hand drills, welding and soldering equipment.
  • Skill in conducting routine inspections for the purpose of determining conformity to plans and specifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years experience in repair and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration systems, and one (1) year of experience in general building operation maintenance including routine painting, plumbing, electrical, locksmith, and modular workstation construction.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Valid Texas Class C Driver license.
  • ASHRAE certification as required by the State of Texas/EPA.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.