HVAC Mechanical Technician (Level I, II, III)

Primary Location:

9700 Wade Boulevard, Frisco, Texas, 75035

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

This position will be actively engaged in learning, hands-on training, assisting, and providing developing skills in all phases of Plant and Building Operations to include, but not limited to: HVAC, building automation systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems (within code), plumbing (within code), emergency power systems, and lighting systems. Additional areas of training will include customer service, computerized maintenance management systems/software (CMMS), and other internal software/programs that pertain to this position.

Facility Operations Staff are considered critical to the operation and security of the district in all weather conditions and, therefore, are expected to report for duty as usual during emergency weather closures and must remain flexible and available to work various hours and schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

HVAC Mechanical Technician I:

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and installation of HVAC and related mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, air handling units, VAV boxes, and other campus equipment.
• Operate, monitor, and program HVAC and building automation systems; interpret gauges, schematics, CAD drawings, technical manuals, and system data to diagnose issues and make necessary adjustments and repairs.
• Maintain campus facilities and building systems to ensure safe, functional, and comfortable environments, including lighting, plumbing, water systems, fire alarm and suppression systems, emergency generators, and other building equipment.
• Perform and assist with work across multiple skilled trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, building controls, electronics, and related facilities functions.
• Duties are performed as on-the-job training under the close supervision of the immediate supervisor and/or working closely with the HVAC Mechanical Supervisor's designee. Tasks will be performed independently once the skill has been learned.
• Document and track maintenance activities through the CMMS, including work performed, labor hours, work orders, customer communication, preventive maintenance, material costs, and required parts and supplies.
• Support campus operations and events by setting up conference centers, atriums, and common areas and positioning furniture, equipment, movable walls, and other items as needed.
• Promote a safe and secure campus environment by following college policies, safety procedures, and core values; participating in on-call and emergency response rotations; and safely working at elevated heights and in varied conditions.
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and strong communication skills while prioritizing tasks, following through on assignments, and establishing effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, contractors, and the public.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

HVAC Mechanical Technician II:

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and installation of HVAC and related mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, air handling units, VAV boxes, and other campus equipment.
• Operate, monitor, and program HVAC and building automation systems; interpret gauges, schematics, CAD drawings, technical manuals, and system data to diagnose issues and make necessary adjustments and repairs.
• Maintain campus facilities and building systems to ensure safe, functional, and comfortable environments, including lighting, plumbing, water systems, fire alarm and suppression systems, emergency generators, and other building equipment.
• Perform and assist with work across multiple skilled trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, building controls, electronics, and related facilities functions.
• Independently perform complex and technical HVAC, mechanical, and building systems work with minimal supervision, including completing small- to medium-sized facilities and HVAC projects and applying the knowledge, skills, and experience gained through advanced training and/or education.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge-sharing to HVAC Mechanical Technician I staff while coordinating with contractors and suppliers to support maintenance, repairs, projects, and overall facility operations.
• Document and track maintenance activities through the CMMS, including work performed, labor hours, work orders, customer communication, preventive maintenance, material costs, and required parts and supplies.
• Support campus operations and events by setting up conference centers, atriums, and common areas and positioning furniture, equipment, movable walls, and other items as needed.
• Promote a safe and secure campus environment by following college policies, safety procedures, and core values; participating in on-call and emergency response rotations; and safely working at elevated heights and in varied conditions.
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and strong communication skills while prioritizing tasks, following through on assignments, and establishing effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, contractors, and the public.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HVAC Mechanical Technician III:

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and installation of HVAC and related mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, air handling units, VAV boxes, and other campus equipment.
• Operate, monitor, and program HVAC and building automation systems; interpret gauges, schematics, CAD drawings, technical manuals, and system data to diagnose issues and make necessary adjustments and repairs.
• Maintain campus facilities and building systems to ensure safe, functional, and comfortable environments, including lighting, plumbing, water systems, fire alarm and suppression systems, emergency generators, and other building equipment.
• Perform and assist with work across multiple skilled trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, building controls, electronics, and related facilities functions.
• Perform advanced to expert-level HVAC controls, automation, mechanical, and HVAC work, including operation, programming, configuration, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and installation of building systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, replace, and install complex mechanical and HVAC equipment, including large electric motors, dampers, valves and actuators, coils, compressors, HVAC units, and related components.
• Coordinate and complete small- to medium-sized HVAC and facilities projects, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and training to HVAC Mechanical Technician I and II staff while coordinating with contractors and suppliers on services, materials, repairs, installations, and projects.
• Document and track maintenance activities through the CMMS, including work performed, labor hours, work orders, customer communication, preventive maintenance, material costs, and required parts and supplies.
• Support campus operations and events by setting up conference centers, atriums, and common areas and positioning furniture, equipment, movable walls, and other items as needed.
• Promote a safe and secure campus environment by following college policies, safety procedures, and core values; participating in on-call and emergency response rotations; and safely working at elevated heights and in varied conditions.
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and strong communication skills while prioritizing tasks, following through on assignments, and establishing effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, contractors, and the public.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal HVAC and electrical requirements
• Knowledge of safety and security best practices
• Knowledge of the security practices for the buildings
• Knowledge of HVAC controls and building systems
• Organizational skills
• Customer service skills
• iPad and IOS system knowledge
• Computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Remarkable customer service skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, and the public
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair HVAC and related mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret gauges, schematics, CAD drawings, technical manuals, and system data
• Ability to operate, monitor, and program HVAC and building automation systems
• Ability to use computerized maintenance management systems/software (CMMS) to document and track maintenance activities
  

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, plus pushing, pulling and lifting. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Frequent physical effort required.

Requirements

Level I

Hiring Minimum

$44,023

Hiring Maximum

$53,698

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.

Completion of an accredited HVAC Program equivalent to the Collin College Entry HVAC Level I Certificate.

Licenses and Certifications

Must hold an EPA 608 Universal Certification.

Valid Texas Driver’s License* and insurability with the college's insurance carrier.

*Individuals hired for this position may be required to drive a company vehicle. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run in conjunction with the background check during the contingent offer stage and annually/bi-annually for the duration of employment at Collin College. Candidates who fail the original background/MVR report or subsequent MVR reports may not be hired and/or terminated based on the results of the report.
 

Level II

Hiring Minimum

$56,222

Hiring Maximum

$68,570

Successful completion of a formal Intermediate-Level Certification HVAC (equivalent to the Collin College Residential Servicing Certificate – Level I) or an associate degree in HVAC from an accredited institution and one (1) year of applicable HVAC experience OR

Completion of an associate’s degree in HVAC from and Accredited Institution with no experience.

 
Licenses and Certifications
Must hold an EPA 608 Universal Certification.

Valid Texas Driver’s License* and insurability with the college's insurance carrier.

*Individuals hired for this position may be required to drive a company vehicle. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run in conjunction with the background check during the contingent offer stage and annually/bi-annually for the duration of employment at Collin College. Candidates who fail the original background/MVR report or subsequent MVR reports may not be hired and/or terminated based on the results of the report.

Level III

Hiring Minimum

$59,405

Hiring Maximum

$72,453

Successful completion of formal Advanced-Level Certification (equivalent to the Collin College HVAC Commercial & Industrial Level II Certificate or Collin College HVAC associate’s degree) from an accredited school or trade organization is required.

Three (3) years of applicable HVAC and Building Automation/Control experience.

Licenses and Certifications
Must hold an EPA 608 Universal Certification.
Valid Texas Driver’s License* and insurability with the college's insurance carrier.

*Individuals hired for this position may be required to drive a company vehicle. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run in conjunction with the background check during the contingent offer stage and annually/bi-annually for the duration of employment at Collin College. Candidates who fail the original background/MVR report or subsequent MVR reports may not be hired and/or terminated based on the results of the report.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Employment Type:

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$44,023.00

Hiring Maximum

$53,698.00

Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.**

12/01/2026

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.