Facilities Maintenance - Air Conditioning Specialist I​/II

Facilities Maintenance - Air Conditioning Specialist I/II

City Hall, 555 Walnut Street, Abilene, Texas, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Under immediate supervision of the Supervisor III – Facilities Maintenance, performs various preventive maintenance and repairs on small and large commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and related components. Work involves the application of mechanical and electrical skills to maintain and repair associated equipment.

The Air Conditioning Specialist I position exercises no supervision.

The Air Conditioning Specialist II position may act as a lead worker over lower-level staff.

Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on building heating and air conditioning systems including centrifugal and reciprocating chilled water systems, water pumps, cooling towers; replace bearings on related equipment, air handling units, and gas fired boiler heating systems, rooftop package units, split systems, mini-splits, and VRF or VRV systems.

Change A/C compressors and all electric controls. Leak checks the entire system.

Work independently on a variety of commercial equipment with programmable automated controls and EMS system.

Remove and replace heating and cooling components in City building A/C systems.

Troubleshoot and maintain complex electrical systems to include related switch gear. Works with voltages up to 480 volts.

Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to and other locations owned or leased by the City.

Performs highly skilled, specialized work in the maintenance and repair of and air conditioning and related components.

Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Principles, practices, materials, processes, tools, and safety involved in A/C related electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• Servicing and repair requirements of building A/C control systems.
• General safety procedures and workplace safety practices.

• Safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Operate tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Work in physically demanding environments and under adverse weather conditions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

• Advanced practices, processes, materials, and tools of HVAC preventive maintenance and installation.
• Diagnostics and troubleshooting for service, controls, and piping of multiple system configurations.
• General principles of system diagnostics and preventive maintenance.

• Safely use a variety of tools, equipment and materials common to the area of assignment.
• Apply sound judgment in resolving HVAC-related problems.
• Use a broader range of tools, systems, and techniques for effective maintenance and repairs.

• Collaborate with internal departments and external contacts in a professional manner.
manage, and perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

One (1) or more years of work experience in the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and related components is preferred.

Previous experience with refrigeration systems is preferred.

A High School diploma or a GED is required.

A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.