What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Technician II position at City of San Antonio, TX?
Salary : $29.76 Hourly
Location : 78207, TX
Job Type : 4A Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-00780
Department : Building & Equipment Services
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : 5 / 18 / 2025 2 : 52 PM Central
Grant Funded : No
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Under general supervision is responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting computer controlled heating and air-conditioning. Develops preventive maintenance schedules and performs the calibration and repair of heating and air conditioning controls and equipment. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors, with some exposure to temperature extremes, dust, dirt, grease, and loud noises. Exercises technical supervision over assigned staff and may take part in the training of staff.
Work Location
401 Frio St. (Frank Wing Municipal Courts)
Work Hours
7 : 45 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m.; Monday - Friday
Essential Job Functions
- Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs, including on air conditioning and heating units.
Operates HVAC maintenance equipment to perform maintenance on major equipment such as chillers and boilers, which involves frequently lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
Provides technical training and advice to assigned staff.
Makes minor Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system modifications and cost estimates.
Performs preventative maintenance on room size air conditioning and heating units.
Maintains and troubleshoots HVAC computer control system.
Monitors central plant equipment.
Rebuilds, adjusts, and calibrates temperature control devices.
Maintains a daily log of time and materials used in HVAC operations.
Responds to calls for emergency or problem situations.
Prepares reports on completed work.
Maintains inventory of parts and supplies.
Troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and maintains a variety of heating and air conditioning equipment.
Performs water treatment analysis.
Removes pumps and performs maintenance work on them.
Adjusts and calibrates temperature control devices.
Assists senior technicians in chiller and boiler inspections; performs preventive maintenance.
Installs new equipment within given instructions.
Gives technical advice and guidance to HVAC Technician I's.
Adjusts and maintains chemical feed systems.
Initiates requisitions for parts and supplies.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Applicant Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of electronic, pneumatic and manual control HVAC controls.
Knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures and techniques for chillers, boilers, cooling towers and pumps.
Knowledge of safe work procedures and practices.
Knowledge of HVAC equipment installation, repair and maintenance procedures, practices and techniques.
Ability to perform the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex HVAC systems.
Ability to interpret charts, gauges, and recording equipment and electrical, temperature and humidity meters.
Ability to install and maintain pneumatic controls.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and pneumatic control systems.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to train and evaluate staff.
Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
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?
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 a valid Class "B" Air Conditioning / Refrigeration license from the State of Texas? (Be sure to list this license under the "Certificates and Licenses" section)
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
I acknowledge for this position I must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position : 1) Felony Convictions, 2) Felony Deferred Adjudication, 3) Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, 4) Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, 5) Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and 5) Family Violence Convictions.
What best describes your ability level in working with large scale (200 Ton) HVAC systems and equipment?
What best describes your ability level working with DX package systems 20 ton and larger?
What best describes your ability level working with mini-split systems in an IT environment?
What best describes your ability level in working with chill water systems, VFD controllers, and DDC controls?
Select any of the following items you have at last two (2) years of experience with :
Select any of the following items you have at last two (2) years of experience with :
Do you have an EPA Refrigeration Certification (Type Universal)?
Describe a large scale (200 ton) HVAC project you worked on. What type of equipment and what were your duties? If you do not have any, respond "n / a"
I acknowledge 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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