H V A C Technician I

The University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Employee Discounts & Perks

Job summary

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) seeks a dedicated HVAC Technician to inspect, test, adjust and balance heating, ventilation, and cooling systems across campus. The role includes performing maintenance, upgrades, and repairs to equipment, tools, and buildings, while handling special projects such as panel installation.

Responsibilities also include maintaining clean facilities, installing and servicing HVAC components, and ensuring compliance with safety and institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or HS Diploma/GED with 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, adjust, and balance HVAC systems.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment, buildings, and offices.
• Complete special projects such as panel installation.
• Maintain clean facilities and perform custodial duties as needed.
• Install, repair, and replace HVAC components and related systems.
• Maintain pipe systems and perform plumbing repairs as required.
• Service equipment, replace motors, pumps, and belts.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and work orders.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Education

Associates Degree in HVAC

HS Diploma or GED + 2 years experience

Equivalent training/experience

Job description

Position Information

Position Information

Hiring Department

Facilities Management

Reports To

HVAC Supervisor

Job Location

El Paso, Texas

Posting End Date

Open until filled. T his posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours

40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.

FLSA status

Non-exempt

Earliest Start Date

As soon as possible.

Salary

$31,805.00 Annually.

Required Application Materials

• Resume

Position Summary

Inspects, tests, adjusts, and balances heating, ventilating, and cooling systems.

Performs maintenance of HVAC systems, upgrades to buildings, and maintenance and repair to equipment, tools, buildings, and offices.

Performs special projects such as panel installation.

Assures that the institution’s facilities are clean and performs general custodial/maintenance functions daily: such as sweeping, removing discarded debris, and recycling.

Installs, repairs, and replaces HVAC components, electrical apparatuses, and other fixtures.

Installs and maintains pipe systems and does plumbing repairs.

Services equipment, changes motors, pumps, and/or V-belts.

Maintains maintenance records and work orders for repairs, replacements, and installations.

Accountable for time, material, and direct expenses connected with preventive maintenance.

Inspect equipment to detect excessive noise and heat; bearing, motors, filters, seals, pneumatic lines diaphragm, air valves, water pumps, gaskets, boilers, coils, gauges, compressors, and tubing; tighten seals leaky fittings.

Repacks heating and cooling valves; replaces pipe insulation; welds or solders copper pipes for expansion tanks.

Must be available on an “On Call” basis.

Overtime may be required.

Compliance with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

Associates Degree in Trade School (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)

or

HS Diploma or GED with 2 years of relevant experience

or

Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Note

This position requires a valid, state issued drivers license.

Why Pick UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP ) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan . Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.

About Facilities Management

Facilities Management, under the leadership of Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management Stanley Joshua, oversees Facilities Services, Planning and Construction and Space Management. Working together as a team, we strive to fulfill the mission and vision of the University.

The UTEP campus has a rich history, and its architecture and infrastructure is truly a unique and important aspect of this history. Our campus and facilities are serviced by approximately 200 employees working as a team to operate, maintain, repair, renovate, and clean over 5.21 million square feet of space in 80 structures located on 421 acres.

More about Facilities Management!

What We Offer

Miner Perks and Benefits

• Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
• Retirement Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Employee Education Assistance program
• And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Additional Information

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code

• 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at [phone], by email at [e-mail] , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [e-mail] .