Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in repair and maintenance of commercial/industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration systems, including chillers, two (2) years of which were in a lead/supervisory capacity.
• Completion of accredited training in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Texas Driver’s License in good standing.
• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
• Must obtain unrestricted Texas Air Conditioning License for City use within 120 calendar days of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying up to 50 lbs., lifting up to 50lbs., client/ customer contact, indoor activity, exposure to electrical hazards, explosive hazards, biological hazards, dust/mites hazards. May require employee to be medically cleared to wear respirator.

Notes to Applicants
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Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
• If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• 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.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Assessments:
Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job will be assessed through skills testing for Heating & Refrigeration and Microsoft Office proficiency.

If you are selected as a top candidate:
You must provide proof of education which may include your official college transcript, High School diploma, GED or equivalent degree and your professional licenses.

Military / Veteran Interview Preference:
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

Criminal Background Investigation:
This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) Classification:
This position is classified as EXEMPT .

This is a full time, forty (40) hour per week position.

Overtime may be required with or without notice.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Texas Driver’s License in good standing or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and individual will be required to drive a City of Austin vehicle.

Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.

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Additional Information:
The position of Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic Supervisor is considered essential. An employee who has been designated by their department to be essential to maintain emergency services or to provide public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of the community. In the event of a designated emergency, these positions will be called back or retained to assist with operations and recovery.

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday through Friday;
7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.

This exempt-level position will require evening, weekend, callbacks and holiday work.
Job Close Date 08/28/2025 Type of Posting External Department Building Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Building Services Department, 411 Chicon, Austin TX 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Energy Management Systems ( EMS ), Building Automation Systems and energy monitoring software.
• Demonstrated experience in the review and management of HVAC projects to include contracts, estimates, and invoices.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Registered Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Contractor and/or AC Technician with the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration ( TDLR ) or the ability to acquire within six (6) months of employment.

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.


1. Develops, customizes, reads and interprets profiles and blueprints.
2. Inspects heating and refrigeration installation maintenance and repair for compliance with codes, specifications, and safety ordinances.
3. Provides oversight of building automation systems.
4. Obtains required permits for scheduled heating and refrigeration work.
5. Assists in developing operating budget for division.
6. Develops and revises operating procedures.
7. Inspects buildings and equipment for needed heating and refrigeration installation maintenance and repairs.
8. Maintains appropriate records.
9. Reviews heating and refrigeration plans.
10. Designs HVAC systems for in-house remodels and Public Works projects.

Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, and recommendation for dismissal.

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 the operation, maintenance and repair of residential, commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of tools, materials and methods used in maintenance and repair of ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Skill in presenting oral and written instructions.
• Skill in reading plans and specifications and in laying out work.
• Skill in performing emergency and routine repairs and maintenance as required.
• Skill in understanding oral and written instructions.
• Skill in estimating time, materials and costs.
• Skill in performing heavy manual work.
• Skill in tracing and analyzing causes of HVAC troubles and in making repairs.
• Skill in conducting routine inspections for the purpose of determining conformity to ASHRAE , building code and safety standards.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work.
• Ability to analyze complex control sequences and resulting operations and to develop innovations to solve difficult technical problems.
• Ability to acquire, through training and on-the-job experience, specialized knowledge in rapidly changing technology and applications.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The 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.

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.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic Supervisor position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in repair and maintenance of commercial/industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration systems, including chillers., two (2) years of which were in a lead/supervisory capacity. Completion of accredited training in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. This position also requires a Texas Driver’s License in good standing, EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification. Must obtain unrestricted Texas Air Conditioning License for City use within 120 calendar days of hire. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Texas Driver’s License in good standing. Do you have a Texas Driver’s License in good standing or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Driver’s License in good standing by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, fume and odor hazards, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying up to 50 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., client and customer contact, indoor activity, exposure to electrical hazards, explosive hazards, biological hazards, and dust/mites hazards. With or without reasonable accommodations, are you to perform the duties of this position?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* How many years of lead or supervisory experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

* Do you have an EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience with Energy Management Systems (EMS)?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience in the review and management of HVAC projects to include contracts, estimates, and invoices.
(Open Ended Question)
* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook?

• No experience
• Basic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, & emails
• Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another

* Indicate what licensure you posses from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

• Registered Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Contractor
• Registered Air Conditioning Technician
• Both
• Neither

* This position is classified as an “essential” position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs and work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Building Services Department employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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