Hvac Technician Trainee Jobs

2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074This position will be actively engaged in learning, hands-on training, assisting and completing all phases of Plant Operations/Facilities Management to include, but not limited to: HVAC, building automation systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems (within code), emergency power systems, and lighting systems. Additional areas of training will include: customer service, computerized maintenance management systems/software (CMMS), and other internal software/programs that pertain to this position.
This immediate supervisor will conduct a 90-day Trainee Progress Report of the employee. The trainee must receive a “Satisfactorily Progressing” rating on to continue employment. The trainee will be automatically placed in the regular HVAC Technician position and corresponding salary range effective the 1st of the month following successful completion of one full-year in the trainee position. If the employee receives a more advanced HVAC certification before their one-year service anniversary, they will immediately be placed in the regular HVAC Technician position pending a satisfactory progress report.
***Plant Operations Staff are considered critical to the operation and security of the district in all conditions and, therefore, are expected to report for duty as usual during emergency weather closures and be flexible to work varied hours and schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.***

• Perform generator service and maintenance. Perform water analysis, operate interior/exterior lighting systems and operate inside/outside water fountain.
• Utilize the computerized Energy Management System to monitor, operate and program for the campus' HVAC equipment.
• The following duties are performed as on-the-job training under the close supervision of the immediate supervisor and/or working closely with another non-trainee employee in the same position:
• Flexible to work varied hours and schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Perform maintenance checks on fire pump. Follow proper safety procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair and/or replace assigned Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, including pneumatic and electronic components. Operate, diagnose, analyze, and record findings on all HVAC equipment including boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, and air handling units.
• Inspect fire and smoke alarm systems regularly, making necessary minor adjustments and make recommendations for major adjustments to supervisor.
• Ensure the building is ready for staff and students, in all areas of assigned responsibility to include, but not limited to: lights, general maintenance and HVAC. Replace lamps and ballasts as needed and perform minor plumbing repairs.
• Read and interpret data from charts, gauges, dials, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals as needed to make adjustments, repairs or installations. Record data in operations logs and energy management systems (EMS) in a neat, orderly manner for easy comprehension and historical reference.
• Provide customer service when problems occur during weekends and after regular office hours, insuring safety and security of occupants and inventory.

• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and core values.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the HVAC controls
• Flexible to work varied hours and schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Organizational skills
• Ability to distinguish between colors and work from elevated heights (ladders, scaffolding, etc.)
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Customer service skills
• Knowledge of the security practice for the buildings
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, and the public
• Knowledge of recognized local and state electrical requirements

SalaryFull time$38,186.00$43,913.90