Position Type:
Facilities and Construction/Master

Date Posted:
8/12/2025

Location:
MaintenanceJOB TITLE: HVAC MASTER-LEVEL 5
DUTY DAYS: 240
PAY GRADE: N08-49
SALARY SCHEDULE:

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Responsible for the repairs, maintenance, and installation of commercial air conditioning, heating, and building automation systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification/Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Have a valid Texas Driver's License and meet and maintain the insurance requirements of PISD.
Must pass an initial drug test and be part of a random drug testing program.
Must pass a criminal history check.

Special Knowledge/ Skills/Experience

Ability to read blueprints, and schematics, interpret instructions, and prepare simple specifications.
Must have a thorough understanding of basic mechanical and HVAC principles.
Ability to learn maintenance and repair techniques for antiquated and new HVAC systems.
Ability to work well with peers and supervisors.
Capable of making independent, on-the-spot, "safe to operate" decisions regarding the safety of students, staff, and the general public.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
Capable of maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing commercial HVAC systems.
Must be able to work without direct supervision.
Certified in refrigerant recovery.
Completed apprenticeship training or two years of technical training preferred.
A minimum of five years as a commercial HVAC technician is preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Performs installation, maintenance, and major repair on commercial HVAC equipment.
Completes work orders concerning repairs and adjustments.
Makes routine adjustments to start or stop seasonal equipment.
Adjust airflow, safety devices, and thermostats.
Repairs major HVAC equipment such as compressors, pumps, motors, and other equipment.
Completes preventative maintenance of equipment as assigned.

Provides maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of:

Water-cooled chillers up to 350 tons.
Carrier, Trane, Daikin, York air-cooled chillers up to 250 tons
Raypack, Sellers, Rite, Ajax, AO Smith, Lochinvar, Patterson Kelly, PVI, Teledyne Lars and HP Thermific boilers
VRF systems
Cooling towers and water source heat pumps
CW/HW pumps
VFD systems
Carrier flotronics control systems
Building automation systems-I.e. Siemens, SLC, unify
New HVAC equipment as added to the district.

Must have working knowledge of computer systems regarding email, time entry, and work orders.
Maintain shop, equipment, and vehicle in order.
Must be willing to respond to occasional after-hour emergencies.
Assist other crafts as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions.

Physical Demands/Environment Factors:
Must be able to work from ladders and elevated platforms, lift heavy items, and have full use of all faculties. Duties require working in dirty areas, as well as, outside in undesirable weather conditions. Exposure to wet and cold conditions. Exposure to noise and vibration. Exposure to direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Occasionally works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned building. The work environment includes electrical hazards.

Pasadena Independent School District

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