Building Technician III - Central Plant Operations

We are seeking an experienced Building Technician III to oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of our central plant serving a major downtown Houston facility. This role requires advanced technical knowledge, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently to ensure all building systems operate efficiently, safely, and reliably.

• Operate, monitor, and maintain central plant equipment, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, and heat exchangers.

• Perform routine inspections to ensure systems are running at peak performance.

• Adjust controls and equipment settings to optimize energy efficiency and load management.

• Troubleshoot system irregularities and escalate issues when needed.

• Maintain accurate logs of plant operations, temperatures, pressures, system readings, and maintenance activities.

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.

• Diagnose and repair issues with building controls, VFDs, motors, and other key equipment.

• Monitor building automation systems (BAS) and respond to alarms promptly.

• Assist with equipment replacements, upgrades, and system commissioning.

• Ensure all work adheres to safety standards, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Support environmental compliance including water treatment for cooling towers and boilers.

• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and emergency response procedures.

• Collaborate with property management, contractors, and vendors to support facility operations.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians.
• Communicate status updates, system concerns, and recommendations to leadership.

• 5+ years of experience in commercial HVAC, facilities maintenance, or central plant operations.

• Strong working knowledge of chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, and BAS systems.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical manuals, and mechanical drawings.

• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Valid HVAC license or certification preferred (e.g., EPA Universal).

• Ability to work in a downtown high-rise/commercial environment and respond to occasional after-hours needs.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.

• Experience with major BAS systems (Johnson Controls, Siemens, Trane, Honeywell, etc.).

• Knowledge of energy management principles and load balancing strategies.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to lead or mentor lower-level building technicians.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work in a large, high-profile downtown Houston facility.

• Growth potential within a strong facilities and operations team.

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions-from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built - and shared - by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity - never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.