HVAC Technician I (Facilities Maintenance Division)

Salary : $23.31 Hourly

Location : TX 78227, TX

Job Type : 4C Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00721

Department : Parks & Recreation

Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 13 / 2025 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

5800 Historic Old Highway 90

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

Preferred Qualifications

Application Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 :

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 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

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

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

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

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

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

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

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?

Select any of the following HVAC license you currently have :

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

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

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

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

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

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

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".

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"

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 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 AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. 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.

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