HVAC Mechanic (Austin)

WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While our main headquarters is located in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol building at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, we also have several other facilities throughout the Austin area. This position will be primarily based at our headquarters, with duties including oversight of maintenance for our other Austin-area facilities. The duties of this position require onsite presence five workdays per week. This position is within our Facilities Ops & Maintenance department. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
You are a highly motivated professional ready to join the Facilities Operations and Maintenance team. You are a self- starter skilled in the management of HVAC for commercial building maintenance, a leader, a problem solver, and a team player. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The HVAC Mechanic II performs complex (journey-level) heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic work. Work involves installing, repairing, maintaining and servicing plant equipment and component parts in units such as heating, air conditioning, ventilating and power distribution systems. May train others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
-Overhaul and service or coordinate the overhaul and servicing of HVAC equipment.
-Repair, Service, and Maintain the overhaul and servicing of air compressors and pumps associated with HVAC   equipment and systems.
-Repair and replace worn or broken parts on condensers, compressors and water and vacuum pumps.
-Repair or adjust valves, piping connections, fittings and couplings.
-Remove and install motors, thermostats, and humidistats.
-Monitor energy consumption of HVAC systems and make recommendations for increased energy efficiency in  operations.
-Check gauges and perform preventive maintenance work.
-Maintain records and prepare reports on repairs and service to equipment.
-Assist in developing plans, specifications and estimates of heating, ventilating and air conditioning maintenance and renovation projects.
-Plan and oversee the installation of HVAC systems.
-Plan long-range heating, ventilating and air conditioning maintenance programs.
-Serve as a lead worker providing direction to others.
-Work from blueprints and sketches
-Diagnose malfunctioning equipment
-Prepare reports
-Communicate effectively
-Perform related work as assigned. 

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
-Six months of full-time experience in the installation, service, and maintenance of refrigeration, air conditioning and/or heating equipment.
-Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position. 

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: 
-EPA Clean Air Section 608 Technician Certified (Universal)

YOU GAIN:
-A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
-Competitive salary: $5,000.00/Month
-Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
-Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
-Medical Insurance
-Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
-Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits. 

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Maintenance.pdf. 

HOW TO APPLY: 
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.