San Marcos, TX
Texas State University
HVAC Mechanic I (Night)
Posting Number: 2027123
Location: San Marcos
Department: Facilities Services
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $3,255.00 - $3,416.67
Job Category: Non-Exempt
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree or high school diploma with additional continuing education through a certification program, or an accepted equivalent combination of education and experience.
- EPA Section 608 certification appropriate to the assigned equipment and refrigerant service activities.
- At least one (1) year of relevant experience maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing HVAC · equipment and systems.
- Basic knowledge of HVAC principles, tools, and safety practices.
- Ability to read and follow technical instructions and maintenance procedures.
- Available and willing to work after-hours on-call duty, on a rotating basis with other shop personnel.
- Valid Texas driver's license and continued eligibility to operate University vehicles under applicable University driving requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with commercial HVAC systems and building automation systems (BAS).
- Experience working in an educational or institutional environment.
- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification for broad campus equipment coverage.
Job Description:
The University Facilities Services Department is seeking a motivated and dependable HVAC Mechanic I to join our maintenance team on the night shift. This position performs routine to moderately complex maintenance, inspection, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of assigned campus HVAC and refrigeration systems. The mechanic follows established procedures, works independently on qualified routine tasks, and escalates complex or beyond-scope conditions to the Head HVAC Mechanic and Supervisor.
Job Duties:
- Perform assigned preventive maintenance and routine repairs of HVAC and refrigeration within demonstrated competency. Assist senior technicians with work requiring additional qualification or technical supervision.
- Perform routine inspections of assigned air-handling units, exhaust fans, fan coils, comfort terminal units, split systems, building chilled / hot-water distribution, air-cooled chillers, and related equipment. Coordinate building heating and steam interconnections with Utilities. Utilities maintains boilers and all other chillers.
- Change filters and belts. Perform lubrication and bearing condition checks and replace other routine maintenance components within demonstrated competency and authorization.
- Monitor and document equipment performance and operating conditions; collect and interpret routine temperature, pressure, and electrical readings within qualification and authorization.
- Respond to service requests; complete accurate AiM work orders in real time, including equipment identification, diagnosis, readings, labor, materials, repairs, verification, and · remaining deficiencies.
- Diagnose and repair common mechanical, electrical, heat-pump, and refrigerant-system problems within demonstrated competency and authorization. Escalate complex or unresolved conditions.
- Follow all University safety procedures and applicable regulations. Verify task-specific qualifications, credentials, isolation, PPE, permits, required supervision and authorization before work. Stop and escalate assignments exceeding these limits.
- Support emergency response activities related to HVAC system failures or building comfort issues within qualification and authorization. Protect occupants and coordinate safe escalation and restoration.
- Participate in assigned training, continuing education, and the HVAC Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS). Progression requires demonstrated target-level competence, applicable credentials, experience, and authorized review. Completion does not guarantee promotion or a pay action.
- Maintain and repair assigned HVAC electrical equipment and replace motors within qualification and authorization.
- Perform routine pneumatic-control checks and calibration; read blueprints, schematics, gauges, and technical manuals and apply basic trade mathematics.
- Install assigned PVC and galvanized steel pipe, ductwork, and pressure gauges within qualification and authorization. Use oxy/acetylene equipment only with required training and permits.
- Use refrigerant recovery and service equipment within applicable certification and authorization. Document required service activities and verify repair results.
- Follow daily work assignments coordinated by the Head HVAC Mechanic under Supervisor-established priorities. Communicate promptly with shop personnel and occupants.
Additional Information to Applicants:
Job Open Date: 10/27/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 3:00PM
Normal Work Hours End: 12:00AM
Posting Notices:
Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.
Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
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About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff
Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.
Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
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