AE O&M Specialist Senior (HVAC Service Technician)

Job Description:

AE O&M Specialist Senior (HVAC Service Technician)

Description

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By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Are you a hands-on professional with experience in utility systems and mechanical operations? The City of Austin is looking for a Operations and Maintenance Sr. to join our team and help maintain the essential infrastructure that powers our city.

In this role, you will be responsible for the repair, service, and installation of key components within utility facilities, including boilers, turbines, generators, HVAC systems, electrical systems, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and auxiliary systems supporting power and chiller operations.

You will perform preventive maintenance on utility equipment in accordance with technical specifications, while also planning and preparing for work by identifying the necessary tools, equipment, parts, and labor.

This position requires expertise in mechanical alignments for rotating equipment and their drivers. You’ll troubleshoot mechanical systems-often within critical infrastructure environments-and disassemble and reassemble complex mechanical components, ensuring precise fit and function of close-tolerance parts.

If you're a detail-oriented technician with a strong mechanical background and a passion for keeping essential systems running smoothly, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description:

Austin Energy Operations & Maintenance Specialist Senior

Purpose:

Under general supervision, performs complex tasks related to installation, maintenance, and operation of equipment in a utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operation.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Performs installation, maintenance, and repair/troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical and complex utility-related equipment/facilities. Calibrates sensors, controllers, and meters. Performs chemical testing. Reads gauges and meters. Monitors operation of equipment and machinery in work area.
  
• Enters data into computer concerning maintenance/repair schedules of equipment. Records data on appropriate form/log. Operates boiler, generator turbine, and/or other auxiliary/utility equipment.
  
• Reviews work for accuracy and completeness. Repairs, services, and/or installs components of the boiler, turbine, generator, and auxiliary systems of a utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operation.
  
• Performs preventive maintenance activities on utility equipment per specification(s). Plans work and identifies necessary resources: tools, equipment, parts, and labor.
  
• Performs lead activities in one or more of the following activities: HVAC, electrical, certified code welding, machining, steam turbine maintenance, gas turbine maintenance, boiler maintenance, or auxiliary equipment maintenance.
  
• Performs mechanical alignments for rotating equipment and their drivers. Troubleshoots mechanical systems and/or equipment. Disassembles and reassembles complex mechanical components. Determines close tolerance fit of associated parts.
  
• Performs installation and troubleshooting/maintenance on critical infrastructure, low-voltage lighting, electrical, and/or HVAC systems or low-voltage systems responsible for controlling high-voltage utility switch gear.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of basic methods, equipment, tools, and materials involved in the maintenance and repair of large and complex systems.
  
• Knowledge of operating procedures for steam turboelectric generators on high-pressure steam boilers and associated auxiliary equipment.
  
• Knowledge of safety rules, codes, and regulations applicable when working on or near energized electrical systems, steam systems, and high-pressure water systems.
  
• Knowledge of lock out/tag out procedures for removing equipment from service for maintenance.
  
• Knowledge of proper methods and procedures used in cleaning work area and equipment.
  
• Knowledge of operating procedures for firing and maintaining pressure on high pressure steam boilers and of the operation and maintenance of auxiliary equipment.
  
• Knowledge of boiler feed water chemical treatment and control.
  
• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, water level, and other types of indicating instruments used in operation of high-pressure boilers.
  
• Skill in establishing and maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
  
• Skill in control procedures for operating auxiliary equipment.
  
• Ability to make accurate gauge readings.
  
• Ability to reference/interpret manual sufficient to perform job tasks.
  
• Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards in the COA Driver Safety Program.
  
• Ability to drive, inspect, and maintain various electric utility vehicles.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to the installation, operation, and/or maintenance of a utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operation.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas class C driver license or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.
  
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate bending, lifting, walking, carrying, climbing ladders, and using a force equal to lifting up to fifty pounds.
  
• Must be able to work a varying shift work schedule.
  
• Must be able to work in confined areas.
  
• Must be able to work on elevated structures.
  
• Must be able to work under emergency and all-weather conditions.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification, TDLR Registration, or Texas HVAC License (Type A or B) - or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
  
• Experience operating and maintaining Air-Cooled Chillers.
  
• Hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) - including troubleshooting and basic programming.
  
• Experience using and maintaining Building Automation Systems (BAS) such as Trane, Siemens, or Johnson Controls.
  
• General Building Maintenance experience, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
  

Notes to Candidate:

Pay Range: Entry: $34.46 - Mid: $43.41

Schedule: Monday - Friday (7a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Location: 4815 Meuller Blvd, Austin Texas 78723

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
  
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
  
• Responses to supplemental questions regarding experience should also be clearly documented in the ‘Experience’ section of the main application.
  
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
  
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
  
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
  
• To ensure a thorough evaluation of your qualifications, please answer all applicable questions in the questionnaire section completely. Incomplete, brief, or one-line responses may not provide enough detail and could impact your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.
  
• Current City of Austin employees must submit their application through ‘Job Hubs’ in Workday to be considered.
  

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution
  
• This position may require a criminal background investigation.
  

Good Standing Employees

Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and all of the preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

Essential:

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

Fair Labor Standards Act:

This position is considered FLSA non-exempt. Non-exempt employees will be compensated for any additional hours worked when such compensation is required by law.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system" at the end.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-11-13