HVAC Technician II

Description

Attention HVAC Techs:  Come Grow with Texas Biomed! 

Texas Biomed is seeking an HVAC Technician II to grow and expand our facilities department! Performs routine and intermediate maintenance tasks utilizing skills to diagnose problems, make repairs and/or replace worn or defective parts on building systems, machines, laboratory equipment and HVAC equipment. Will be required to participate in SRA Federal background check.

The Role:

· Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities, and perform on-site repairs or report trouble or outages

·  Apply basic electrical (limited to repairs on 120 to 240-volt services as defined by the City of San Antonio Electrical Code) and applicable plumbing skills to facilitate HVAC trade.

· Diagnose mechanical problems and determine corrective action by verifying blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs as needed.

· Support routine measurement of noise levels in mechanical areas, IR temperature measurements of equipment, motors, etc., and interprets results.

·   Make emergency repairs and adjustments on equipment and serve on Emergency Response Team.

· Perform routine preventive maintenance on all variations of HVAC equipment and maintain documentation log of filter changes and types of filters used

· Plan and lay out work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals and schematic drawings

· Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them by checking blue prints, repair manuals and parts catalogs 

· Assist with maintaining inventory for HVAC repair materials

· Provide 24/7 on-call emergency service on a rotating basis with other maintenance personnel to ensure system reliability and integrity of operations

Our Ideal Candidate:

Requires a high school diploma or GED with advanced certification and/or licensing obtained in a technical area

Requires at least 3 years HVAC repair and maintenance experience and experience with mechanical piping

2 years HVAC trade application training

Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Certification 

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and installation experience preferred

Requires Texas Operators Driver’s License with good driving record 

Who We Are: 

Join our incredible mission to pave the way for a world free from the fear of infectious disease! 

Texas Biomedical Research Institute is pioneering and sharing scientific research to protect you, your families, and our global community from the threat of infectious diseases. Our scientific discoveries create breakthroughs in medical research to provide better overall global health.

Texas Biomed is the only independent, nonprofit infectious disease research institute in the U.S. to combine: 

• The highest-level biocontainment labs for infectious disease and biodefense research
• A federally-designated National Primate Research Center 
• More than 80 years of discoveries advancing diagnostics, vaccines and therapies
• An entrepreneurial culture and specialized expertise in regulated science required for FDA approval 

What We Can Offer You:

• Recognized as one of the San Antonio Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2025.
• Awarded the 2024 Healthy Workplace Platinum Recognition by the San Antonio Business Group on Health (SABGH).
• Employee-centered culture focused on open communication, job empowerment, and trust.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family (including your pets!).
• Competitive employer-funded retirement plan with 7% contributions starting on day one, increasing with years of service.
• Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays and a paid Winter Recess (last week of December until New Year’s).
• On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives, and paid prescription drug resources to support your health.
• On-site gym and wellness programs to help you stay active.
• Flexible work arrangements designed to support work-life balance.
• We offer a relaxed dress code so you can feel comfortable and be yourself at work.
• Dynamic learning environment with professional development, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership programs to help you grow.

We take pride in fostering a culture of respect, opportunity, and unity! Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.