HVAC Direct Digital Control (DDC) Technician

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence and innovation. As a key member of the team, you'll provide essential technical support for HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance across campus buildings. With a strong focus on teamwork and professional growth, this role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement. If you're passionate about technology and making a difference in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

PPO medical plan

100% preventive healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in HVAC DDC controls and related HVAC systems.
• Experience as an Engineering Tech II or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs HVAC controls to ensure required temperatures.
• Installs DDC controls and performs programming for system enhancements.

Skills

HVAC systems maintenance

Building Automation Software

Energy Management Systems

Programming skills

Electrical/electronic skills

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in electronic technology

Tools

Siemens Automation system

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under minimal direction to provide technical support relating to HVAC systems, pneumatic HVAC controls/DDC controls; design, construction, modification, maintenance, and/or repair. Ideal candidate will be extensively experienced in maintenance and programming of Building Automation Software and Energy Management Systems; have programming skills, building construction knowledge, and advance-level electrical/electronic skills.

Work Location: Dallas Campus

Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage


• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay


• Paid Time Off, available day one


• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)


• Paid Parental Leave Benefit


• Wellness programs


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer


• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma Or equivalence.

• Experience
  4 years of experience in HVAC DDC controls and related HVAC systems, including and
  2 years as an Engineering Tech II or equivalent.

Preferred

• Education
  Associate's Degree in electronic technology field or vocational school with completion of manufacturer's service course in repair and maintenance of temperature controls.

***INCLUDE A CURRENT RESUME WITH APPLICATION AND IF AVAILABLE A COPY OF YOUR ACTIVE SKILLED TRADE CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES***

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Duties

• Diagnoses, repairs, calibrates and makes adjustments to electric, electronic and pneumatic HVAC controls using tools of trade to ensure required temperatures and humidity to all campus buildings.


• Knowledge of advanced programming in the Siemens Automation system to include complex lab controls, variable frequency drives, and integrated building HVAC systems.


• Performs database management of HVAC field panels and controllers.


• Installs DDC controls, programming, and graphics for renovations, upgrades, or system enhancement projects.


• Troubleshoots programming of building HVAC systems.


• Skilled in programming, commissioning, and graphic design.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires effective communication skills.


• Work requires software experience with a Building Automation System application.


• Work requires strong organization and customer service skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working Conditions
  Hazards
  Laboratory Setting
  Office Setting

PACT STATEMENT

• The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:


• P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.


• A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner.


• C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.


• T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!