Electrician HVAC
Port Houston
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence. Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact. Before submitting your application, please ensure your resume is ready for upload in either .doc or .pdf format. Application must be completed in full.
Position Summary
Perform skilled electrical work in the maintenance of facilities and on HVAC.
Key Responsibilities/Duties
- Diagnose problems or recurring malfunctions; choose the course of action and repair or direct repairs to HVAC systems and their components
- Provide inventory control for stock level of repair parts
- Maintain routine records related to work performed and materials used; solder copper tubing, fittings, and connectors
- Diagnose electrical or mechanical problems by the use of appropriate equipment and tools such as voltmeters, gauges, vacuum pump, gas and propane torch, solder iron, and other tools common to the trade
- Make modifications to existing or add on facilities by installing electrical service, outlets, drain pans, duct work, transitions, registers, thermostat controls, and other items pertaining to HVAC systems
- Periodically check all window units, water coolers, and icemakers for inventory control and functional status
- Ensure safety and environmental procedures are exercised during the performance of daily activities
- Work required scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduled overtime when operating requirements or other business needs of Port Houston cannot be fulfilled during regular working hours
- Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor
- Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
- Perform other duties as required
Education/Experience
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required
- 4 years HVAC experience required
- Certificates from vocational trade schools desirable
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors
- Knowledge of relevant electrical codes: National Electrical code HVAC and Boiler codes
- Knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems
- Knowledge of basic electronic troubleshooting and repairs
- Knowledge of environmental and security controls
- Judgment and quick-thinking skills
- Ability to give written and oral directions
- Ability to communicate with others
- Ability to climb and be comfortable at heights
- Ability to remove, replace or repair any component of the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System
- Knowledge of safety precautions necessary to deal with occupational hazards
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to operate forklift, if needed
- Ability to operate M5 Maintenance Management computer system as required
- A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
- A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment
Key Competencies Required
- Achieving Results
- Attention to Detail
- Coaching
- Effective Communication
- Planning and Organizing
- Knowledge of safety policies and procedures
This work site location of this job is: Central Maintenance
What Most AC & HVAC Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
HVAC in Texas requires a state license at the company level, and technicians who handle refrigerant need EPA Section 608 certification. Many shops also want NATE certification for higher pay. You can start as an installer helper or entry technician and grow into diagnostics and system design. Pay is often hourly with strong overtime in summer, and service techs frequently earn commission or spiffs on repairs and system sales.
Seasonality drives this trade in Houston. Summer is brutal and busy, with long days, attic heat, and heavy on-call rotations when systems fail. Winter shifts toward heating checks, maintenance plans, and install backlog. New hires underestimate the physical toll of attic and rooftop work in extreme heat. You drive a stocked truck, carry gauges and recovery gear, and stay ready for after-hours emergencies. Steady demand and a shortage of skilled techs keep the field open to anyone who shows up and learns fast.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A service tech starts with a dispatch list and a truck loaded with common parts. You roll to no-cool calls, check the thermostat, measure refrigerant pressures, test the compressor and capacitor, and inspect the coil and blower. You explain the fault, quote the fix, and get approval before the repair.
Maintenance visits fill much of the shoulder seasons. You clean coils, change filters, flush drain lines, and check amperage so a system does not fail in the next heat wave. Install crews spend the day setting condensers and air handlers, running line sets and ductwork, and brazing connections. Customer trust matters because many repairs are invisible to the homeowner. You document readings, photograph the work, and close the ticket in the field. Expect heat, ladders, tight attics, and a lot of driving between calls, balanced by the satisfaction of restoring cool air on a hundred degree day.
What AC & HVAC Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (HVAC Mechanics and Installers).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.34/hr.
Becoming a Licensed HVAC Technician in Texas
HVAC contracting is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the license is held at the company level by a certified technician. Anyone who handles refrigerant needs federal EPA Section 608 certification. Many employers also value NATE certification, which raises pay. You can start as an installer helper with no license, earn your EPA card early, and build toward the ACR technician and then contractor license through documented experience and exams. Summer overtime is common while you climb.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Install Helper / Entry Tech $47,029/yr
Assist installs and maintenance while earning EPA 608 certification.
- 2 Service Technician $58,947/yr
Diagnose and repair systems solo. NATE certification lifts pay.
- 3 Lead Tech / Comfort Advisor $73,902/yr
Handle complex diagnostics, system design, and replacement sales.
- 4 Install Foreman / Estimator $73,902/yr
Run install crews and bid residential and commercial systems.
- 5 HVAC Contractor $83,117/yr
Hold the state license and run your own heating and cooling company.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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