The Physical Plant Department is recruiting for a full-time Senior HVAC Technician.  This position is responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of all campus heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.  Responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic EMS controls.   Responsible for minor electrical wiring installations and repairs. This position requires passing a post-offer physical, functional assessment, and drug screen.

This position is benefits eligible.  For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.    

About Our Institution
Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 8,200 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:

1. Academic Support & Student Success
2. Allied Health
3. Career & Technical Education
4. Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
5. Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education

1. Inspects, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on chilled water systems up to 200 tons with helical gear and reciprocating compressors on Carrier and Trane units, hot water boilers, various types of pumps, direct and reverse acting pneumatic control systems, direct digital control systems, constant volume air handlers (single zone and multizone), variable air volume systems, packaged rooftop units with gas, and heat pump units;
2. Conduct necessary tests of HVAC equipment to determine cause of breakdowns;
3. Remove and replace faulty subassemblies and major components as needed to complete repairs;
4. Perform air balance checks on ventilation systems to maintain proper air circulation throughout the buildings;
5. Monitors campus HVAC systems with Energy Management System (EMS) computer program and makes adjustments as needed;
6. Installs electronic and pneumatic controls and distribution equipment such as relays and other related equipment;
7. Responsible for coordination of special projects with outside heating and air conditioning contractors;
8. Perform electrical repairs and installations in campus buildings and grounds;
9. Performs monitoring/inspection of HVAC equipment to identify and prioritize maintenance needs;
10. Respond to emergency calls during non-business hours;
11. Performs related work as assigned.

1. High school diploma or GED is required;
2. Must have a valid/current U.S. EPA Type II or Universal CFC license;
3. Must have a minimum of three years progressively responsible experience in a commercial HVAC setting; experience must include installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC equipment; 
4. Must have experience working with voltages of 24 through 480 volts;
5. Preferred qualifications include having completed a HVAC training program or having a valid TDLR Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractor License; six years of related HVAC experience preferred, including EMS controls; Journeyman level electrical work experience preferred;
6. Ability to understand the proper use of the appropriate mechanical and electronic testing devices;
7. Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, construction drawings and technical manuals;
8. Ability to operate a computerized building environmental management system (EMS), experience with Johnson Controls Metasys preferred;
9. Must be able to frequently stoop, kneel, and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds; must be able to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds; must be able to work indoors or outdoors; 
10. Must have a valid Texas Driver’s license and be able to drive College vehicles;
11. Must be detail oriented, dependable and able to maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of College personnel, students and visitors.
12. Must possess a smart phone or other approved device and agree to install and utilize the ExakTime Mobile App to capture and record all employee time records.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, key pads, etc. Will be required to sit and reach with hands and arms as well as, sit, stand and walk. Must be able to frequently stoop, kneel, and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds; must be able to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds; must be able to work indoors or outdoors.  Specific vision abilities required include close vision, some color vision, and the ability to adjust focus from documents to computer screen. Hearing of light to moderate sound is required by this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.