Senior HVAC Mechanic II

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Senior HVAC Mechanic II

Job Title:

HVAC Mechanic II

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Plant Maintenance

Posting Number: 17168

Closing Date: 06/02/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Installation, Repair, and Maintenance

Salary Range: $3,793.41 - $5,921.16

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-18

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift:

Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 15%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Waco Center for Youth

Job Location City: WACO

Job Location Address: 3501 N 19TH ST

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: ,3E1X1,91C,EN,MK,MM,UT

Brief

Job Description:

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The HVAC Mechanic II, Senior HVAC Mechanic, performs complex (journey-level) work in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) building maintenance and construction trade at a State Hospital. Maintains safe and uninterrupted heating and air conditioning services to facility operations and utility systems in accordance with Texas Administrative Code (T.A.C.), Life Safety Code, and other industry standards. Work involves performing installation, adjustments, alterations, inspections, maintenance, repairs, and restorations of basic units such as direct exchange units, and more complex units such as water chillers and heating systems, to include boilers/steam systems, high pressure boilers, and automated controls.

Works on refrigeration units, such as ice machines, walk-in freezer vaults and residential refrigerators, and water-based heating and cooling systems such as chillers and boilers. Maintains accurate records of equipment performance and work completed. Serves as team lead on HVAC projects. Trains others to perform HVAC work and use the equipment commensurate with skills and training. Performs and documents inspections in accordance with applicable Life Safety Code standards.

Assists in air quality sampling and helps with air quality remediation projects. Monitors controls, temperatures, and humidity levels. Changes filters routinely, and air handler belts and other parts as necessary. Coordinates parts and materials acquisition requirements. Properly uses, cleans, stores, inventories, and performs minor repairs on tools used. Works as a team member with other members of the maintenance department and/or other employees to complete tasks including, but not limited to, operating motorized vehicles, making deliveries, and picking up supplies.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's…