HVAC R Technician

Job Description

Summary:

This position installs, troubleshoots and repairs all NTTA HVAC and refrigeration equipment to customer expectations and agency standards. This is accomplished by having the experience and technical background required to perform these tasks with minimal outside assistance. Professional-level interpersonal communication skills are required for this position, along with the ability to explain HVAC and refrigeration equipment failures and operations to non-skilled personnel.

Other duties include performing inspections and preventative maintenance, maintaining records, meeting with contractors, assisting mechanical technicians and providing assistance during severe weather events. Must understand that duties, hours and location of work areas are subject to change as determined by the department to meet the needs of the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains and repairs a variety of HVAC & R equipment contained within numerous NTTA buildings and facilities. Systems include:
  Chillers, geo-thermal, air handlers, rooftop units, split systems, package units, heat pumps, window units, forced air systems, boilers and gas furnaces. (Not an all-inclusive list) Requires response to emergency call-outs.
• Read and understand control diagrams and schematics used in trouble-shooting HVACR equipment.
• Maintains a large number of small package units serving equipment enclosures.
• Performs heating and air conditioning maintenance by completing preventive maintenance, such as washing coils and replacing filters.
• Completes requests for service by using hand and power tools, assembling and disassembling objects and equipment, utilizes meters and test equipment to determine the nature and location of problems, then makes repairs as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
• Install, trouble-shoot, repair, run piping and braze. Perform routine maintenance and using knowledge of refrigerants and ability to repair ice machines, water fountains and refrigerators.
• Performs installations of HVAC & R systems on small internal NTTA projects. (Includes sizing and installing units and specifying and installing ducting.)
• Reviews construction drawings for new projects to insure correctness of design.
• Preserves the appearance and safety of buildings. Interacts with customers, and repairs equipment owned by the agency. Reports issues involving the operation of vehicles and equipment, inspects and reports equipment defects by reading instruments and gauges, maintains supply inventories, identifies and reports trends, ensures all information is complete and accurate.
• Works closely with others departments and team members, prioritizing and scheduling work. Assists with training. Reviews policies and procedures. Completes tasks and work orders in detail.
• Ability to cope with job-related stress, including but not limited to deadlines, customers, supervisory and staff interactions; multi-tasking and high work volumes is required.
• Required to respond to emails and phone calls received outside of normal business hours as necessary.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Over five years up to and including seven years. TDLR A/C licensing required.

Preferred:

• Possess a current TDLR A/C Class A Contractor License or ability to obtain endorsed with both environmental air conditioning and commercial refrigeration and process cooling. A valid Texas Commercial Drivers driver's license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.

About NTTA: NTTA is a political subdivision of Texas created to acquire, construct, maintain and operate toll roads in North Texas. As a customer-driven organization, NTTA delivers a safe and reliable toll system for millions of customers each year in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. NTTA is a vibrant organization with a highly qualified, energized and engaged team focused on achieving Excellence and we are looking for talented individuals to join us.

Our mission: We are committed to providing a safe and reliable toll road system, increase value and mobility options for our customers, operate the Authority in a businesslike manner, protect our bondholders, and partner to meet our region's growing need for transportation infrastructure.

The North Texas Tollway Authority has been connecting North Texans for 25 years, serving one of the fastest growing metro areas in the US. We serve millions of drivers through safe, well-maintained roads, which has brought significant and continued economic growth…