Houston Astros

Houston Astros

HVAC Technician

Houston Astros - Entry Level
Houston · TX
Facility Operations/Event Staff: Facility/Venue Management
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Department:       Stadium Operations

Supervisor:         HVAC Manager, Stadium Operations

Classification:    Full-Time/Non-Exempt

 

 

Summary: 

Performs skilled tasks in the diagnosis, mechanical repair, maintenance and calibration of air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and control systems including electrical and plumbing and related mechanical equipment such as controls, pumps, motors, compressors, etc.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Performs Preventive Maintenance tasks such as checking equipment operation, cleaning, lubrication, changing filters, adjusting and repairing HVAC equipment and controls, etc., consistent with the Manufacturer’s Equipment Operation and Repair Manuals and standards of good practice
  • Responds to temperature complaints, diagnoses problems, identifies solution, and makes necessary adjustments to assure adequate indoor air quality is maintained
  • Calibrate/adjust/repair/replace temperature, humidity and air equipment and control devices such as pumps, evaporative coolers, condensing units, fan coil units, air handlers, exhaust fans, thermostats, sensors, humidistats, relays, timers, electric (digital) controls, electronic controls, damper motors/dampers, switches, and other related control devices on commercial and multi-zone heating and cooling systems
  • Uses diagnostic equipment and line diagrams to trouble shoot problems and identify solutions
  • Ability to read schematics and blueprints and/or technical manuals
  • Previous commercial building HVAC experience, preferred
  • The ability to create and read schematic diagram’s, preferred
  • Basic welding, brazing, and soldering as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Experience and/or Skills:

  • At least 4 years of experience with HVAC technology
  • Universal EPA Certified Technician, preferred

 

Work Environment

This job operates in both an office and ballpark environment. The role is highly active, including, but not limited to include: standing, walking, crouching, bending and crawling. This position will require one to be physically active, for a majority of the time. The ballpark can be excessively loud at times.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a largely active role. The candidate must be able to crawl, stand, sit, climb and walk for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision. 

  • Frequent heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
  • Frequent operation of various tools and machinery
  • Frequent standing and remaining on ones’ feet for prolonged periods of time
  • Raising and lowering of heavy objects and equipment, with and without assistance
  • Frequent carrying and/or transporting heavy objects, usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
  • Frequent pushing, pulling and exerting force to complete tasks and assignments

 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including; extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

 

Travel

Rare travel may be expected in this role.

 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Experience

Preferred
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