HVAC Technician Trainee

Primary Location:

2550 Bending Branch Way, Allen, Texas, 75013

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 completing all phases of Plant Operations/Facilities Management to include, but not limited to: HVAC, building automation systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems (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.

This immediate supervisor will conduct a 90-day Trainee Progress Report of the employee. The trainee must receive a “Satisfactorily Progressing” rating on to continue employment. The trainee will be automatically placed in the regular HVAC Technician position and corresponding salary range effective the 1st of the month following successful completion of one full-year in the trainee position. If the employee receives a more advanced HVAC certification before their one-year service anniversary, they will immediately be placed in the regular HVAC Technician position pending a satisfactory progress report.

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

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• The following duties are performed as on-the-job training under the close supervision of the immediate supervisor and/or working closely with another non-trainee employee in the same position:
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair and/or replace assigned Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, including pneumatic and electronic components. Operate, diagnose, analyze, and record findings on all HVAC equipment including boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, and air handling units.
• Ensure the building is ready for staff and students, in all areas of assigned responsibility to include, but not limited to: lights, general maintenance and HVAC. Replace lamps and ballasts as needed and perform minor plumbing repairs.
• Utilize the computerized Energy Management System to monitor, operate and program for the campus' HVAC equipment.
• Read and interpret data from charts, gauges, dials, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals as needed to make adjustments, repairs or installations. Record data in operations logs and energy management systems (EMS) in a neat, orderly manner for easy comprehension and historical reference.
• Flexible to work varied hours and schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Inspect fire and smoke alarm systems regularly, making necessary minor adjustments and make recommendations for major adjustments to supervisor.
• Perform maintenance checks on fire pump. Follow proper safety procedures.
• Perform generator service and maintenance. Perform water analysis, operate interior/exterior lighting systems and operate inside/outside water fountain.
• Provide customer service when problems occur during weekends and after regular office hours, insuring safety and security of occupants and inventory.

Supplemental Functions

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

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of recognized local and state electrical requirements
• Knowledge of the security practice for the buildings
• Knowledge of the HVAC controls
• Organizational skills
• Customer service skills
• Computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Flexible to work varied hours and schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to distinguish between colors and work from elevated heights (ladders, scaffolding, etc.)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, and the public
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

 
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
High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.
 
Licenses and Certifications

Successful completion of an Entry Level HVAC Certification Program is required. Students enrolled in Collin College's HVAC program preferred.

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

Internal candidates who have the required HVAC certification, may be considered for an Operator/Maintenance Technician Trainee position if they have at least one (1) year of experience working at Collin College.

Internal candidates who are currently enrolled in and attending one of Collin College's HVAC Certification programs may also be considered for the trainee position.

*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 required to be in person as authorized by state law.***

**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:

Salary

Employment Type:

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$43,160.00

Hiring Maximum

$51,792.00

Compensation is determined based on experience.

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

01/05/2026

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