HVAC Technician

Overview

What you will do at Harris County Precinct 2

Under general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager, as a Lead HVAC Technician, you will be responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, ensuring that they operate efficiently and meet quality standards. The Lead HVAC Technician should have strong technical expertise in HVAC systems, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate and guide a team of technicians.

The role involves collaborating with project managers, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

• Prepares, coordinates, documents and oversees daily work assignments; troubleshoots and resolves issues to ensure completion of daily activities. Performs general repairs and maintains equipment and machinery by troubleshooting and diagnosing special service problems in accordance with instructions, blueprints, manuals and building codes. Estimates cost factors for labor and material and determines requirements and plan for fabricating, installing, testing start-up, and servicing HVAC equipment.
  
  Assists with inventories for HVAC materials, tools, vehicles and supplies.
• Investigates work orders submitted, determines resolution to resolve and complete work order and documents status of work orders. Installs heating and air-conditioning systems. Constructs new installations; adds to existing installations; and repairs. Collaborates with contractors, construction workers, electricians, pipe-fitters, and steamfitters when installing and repairing plumbing.
• Inspects all aspects of job sites for safety, compliance and conforming to Precinct 2, Local, County, State and Federal specifications/requirements. Inspects and tests HVAC systems for leaks and other problems.
• Plans projects and ensure manpower, materials and equipment needs are met. Communicates to Supervisor, field staff, constituents, contractors, stakeholders and other entities to ensure adherence to schedules, plans and specifications.
• Integrate environmentally sustainable practices into projects where applicable. Explore and recommend energy-efficient solutions to minimize environmental impact.
• Ensures operation by tracking preventative maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, assisting with maintaining equipment supplies and materials.
• Perform any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by management or as necessitated by the evolving needs of the organization.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity Plan: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Employment Opportunity Plan .aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call  or email

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• A minimum of Five (5) years as an air conditioning mechanic or technician with hands-on experience in various aspects of mechanical installation and repair in commercial and/or industrial facilities.

• Universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification.
• Must have a valid Class C driver’s license (Texas by hire date) and maintain a good driving record.

• Proficient working knowledge of computers, office equipment and related software comprised of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to become proficient in asset management & work management systems.
• Skilled in the care and use of hand tools, power equipment used in maintenance engineering trades and display mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in a thorough and timely manner.
• Good understanding of electrical, ductwork, piping and controls.
• Ability to work well with all levels of management, staff, as well as a diverse group of constituents. Must exhibit polite and professional communications via phone, in person and email.
• Self-starter…