Position Overview We are seeking a Licensed A/C Equipment Operator to support the Facilities Management Service Line at a Medical Center in Houston, TX. This role operates and maintains the hospital's Computer-Based Building Automation System (CBBAS) and central chiller plant — including multiple large-capacity centrifugal chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and associated HVAC equipment — on a 24/7 basis in direct support of patient care operations. Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the CBBAS and chiller plant, including centrifugal chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and associated HVAC equipment, on a 24/7 basis.
• Perform routine surveillance, trending, and analysis of system parameters (temperatures, pressures, loads, alarms) and take corrective action, including adjusting setpoints and starting/stopping equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on air handlers, terminal units, cooling towers, pumps, steam humidifiers, and pneumatic/electronic controls per manufacturer and medical center PM schedules.
• Respond to emergent HVAC and refrigeration calls, including after-hours, investigate reported conditions, and restore service or escalate as needed.
• Exercise independent judgment in day-to-day chiller plant start-up, shutdown, troubleshooting, and repair; hold sole responsibility for after-hours engineering emergencies.
• Maintain detailed shift-by-shift operating logs, PM and repair records, alarm histories, and event logs in CMMS/Maximo or equivalent. Qualifications & Experience
• Current, unrestricted A/C license valid in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• 5+ years of commercial or hospital HVAC operating experience.
• Chiller plant experience required.
• Building Automation System (BAS/CBBAS) experience required.
• Preventive maintenance and emergency HVAC response experience.
• English proficiency (read/write/speak); resume demonstrating relevant experience with supporting licenses/certifications.
• Must meet VA training requirements, pass OIG exclusion screening, and meet healthcare facility immunization/infection-control requirements. Compensation and Hours $43-$48/hour, depending on experience and certifications . Local hourly bill rate — Houston, TX market. 24/7 rotating shift coverage (7:30 AM-4:00 PM / 3:30 PM-12:00 AM / 11:30 PM-8:00 AM) Application Process
• Cover page
• Current resume showing relevant experience
• All applicable licenses/certifications for this position
• Three (3) professional references Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.

Pay:

$43.00 - $48.00 per hour Application Question(s): Building Automation System (BAS/CBBAS) experience required Preventive maintenance and emergency HVAC response experience Chiller plant experience required. Must meet VA training requirements, pass OIG exclusion screening, and meet healthcare facility immunization/infection-control requirements

Experience:

Commercial or hospital HVAC operating: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Current, unrestricted A/C license valid in a U.S. (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person