HVAC Helper - (497119 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the HVAC team in repairing and maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems in university-owned buildings. The role emphasizes basic technical tasks and safety compliance.

Education can substitute for experience; a high school diploma or GED is required. All positions are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check, with University policy emphasizing equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Requires basic grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple math such as percentages and ratios.
• Education verification upon acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Gathers tools and supplies to be used at the work site, according to instructions.
• Assists in lifting, positioning and fastening objects and equipment; removes old equipment as required.
• Assist in more routine maintenance chores, such as cleaning units, filter replacement, rust removal and repainting, draining and filling oil reservoirs.
• Cleans up after jobs at the work site and maintains shop clean and neat.
• Assists in maintaining tools and equipment in good condition, and in keeping supplies and parts in order.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic grammar and math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department: PreventiveMaintenanceSalary: Commensurate withExperience/Education

Description:

Assists journey HVAC mechanic in repairing and maintainingheating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems inuniversity owned buildings. Pursuant to the State of TexasExecutive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, orhas access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability tomaintain the security or integrity of the Universityinfrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinelyreviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuousconnections for the government or political apparatus of a foreignadversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintainthe security or integrity of the infrastructure.

• 1.Gathers tools and supplies to be used at work site, accordingto instructions.
• 2. Assists in lifting, positioning and fastening objects andequipment; removes old equipment as required.
• 3. Assist in the more routine maintenance chores, such ascleaning units, filter replacement, rust removal and repainting,draining and filling oil reservoirs.
• 4. Cleans up after jobs at the work site and maintains shopclean and neat.
• 5. Assists in maintaining tools and equipment in good condition,and in keeping supplies and parts in order.
• 6. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Department is willing to accept education in lieu ofexperience.

High School Diploma or GED Required

MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuationand simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. asmight normally be acquired through attainment of a high schooldiploma or GED. Education verification will be conducted uponacceptance of an employment offer.

No experience is required.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.