Senior Technician, Facility Services, HVAC​/Refrigeration

Senior Technician, Facility Services, HVAC/Refrigeration

Multiple locations Austin, TX: $35.00 - $70.00/hr
* Round Rock, TX: $35.00 - $70.00/hr
* Full time Shifts may vary

The Senior Technician, Facility Services, HVAC/Refrigeration, leads the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial and industrial HVAC/R systems, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. This role oversees preventive maintenance programs, manages refrigerant handling, and coordinates field teams to optimize system performance. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional partners to implement operational improvements and support business priorities. Additionally, the Senior Technician provides hands-on training, manages parts inventory, and participates in on-call rotations to address critical service needs, contributing to the reliability and efficiency of facility services.

Role summary:
The Senior Technician, Facility Services, HVAC/Refrigeration, leads the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial and industrial HVAC/R systems, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. This role oversees preventive maintenance programs, manages refrigerant handling, and coordinates field teams to optimize system performance. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional partners to implement operational improvements and support business priorities. Additionally, the Senior Technician provides hands-on training, manages parts inventory, and participates in on-call rotations to address critical service needs, contributing to the reliability and efficiency of facility services.

• Oversee installation, commissioning, and maintenance of HVAC/R systems, including refrigeration units and control panels.
• Lead diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant issues to ensure optimal system performance.
• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and minimize downtime.
• Manage refrigerant handling, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and HVAC/R codes.
• Coordinate and mentor field teams, providing hands-on training and skill evaluations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including work orders, maintenance logs, and expense reports.
• Support on-call rotations to address urgent service needs promptly.
• Manage parts inventory, vendor relationships, and service scheduling to meet business priorities.

• Extensive experience in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of HVAC/R systems, including commercial and industrial refrigeration units.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant systems.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor field technicians, providing hands-on training and performance feedback.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, EPA refrigerant handling protocols, and compliance with federal, state, and local HVAC/R codes.
• Effective management of parts inventory, vendor relationships, and service coordination to meet operational priorities.
• Ability to document work accurately, including detailed notes and photographic evidence.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement in facility services operations.

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: 3 years' experience in HVAC/grocery rack refrigeration. Option 2: 6 years' experience in HVAC/grocery rack refrigeration and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Hold and maintain Type I and Type II or Universal Environmental Protection Agency certification for refrigerant handling. Where required, HVAC-R/ Mechanical Journeyman. 1 year's experience in plumbing, electrical, material handling equipment, or related area or 2 years' Walmart store experience.

Valid state-issued driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle report. Commercial driving record with no convictions for DUI, DWI, OUI within the last five (5) years. Commercial driving record with no more than two (2) moving violations in the last three (3) years. No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.

No serious traffic violations, as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Completion of a 2-year technical/vocational HVAC/R program or 2-year associate's of applied science A/C and refrigeration., Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and presentation software (for example, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)., Prior work experience reading blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams., Prior work experience using hand tools, power tools, and…