HVAC Mechanic I

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious medical and research center as an HVAC Mechanic I, where you will play a vital role in maintaining the comfort and functionality of our facilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, ensuring that heating and cooling systems operate efficiently across the campus. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing top-notch service. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including healthcare, paid time off, and professional development opportunities, while contributing to the well-being of our community.

Benefits

PPO Medical Plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in HVAC operation and maintenance.
• Ability to perform complex diagnostic HVAC repairs.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain heating and cooling equipment in university buildings.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance.

Skills

HVAC Repair

Diagnostic Skills

Communication Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding Equipment

Air Handling Equipment

Steam Valves

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!

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!

JOB SUMMARY
The HVAC Mechanic I works under general supervision to provide skilled mechanical work installing, maintaining, and repairing heating cooling equipment in assigned university buildings on one of three work shifts.

To be successful in this role, the HVAC Mechanic must be able to perform standard job duties along with the following experience and trade skills:

• Performs more complex diagnostic HVAC repairs.
• Diagnoses root cause of problems and/or failures in HVAC systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and replacement needs.
• Informs appropriate supervisory or managerial personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies, and takes appropriate action.
• Repairs HVAC systems and/or components (e.g. pumps, motors, AHU's, exhaust fans, piping, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring campus cooling and heating needs are met.
• Works with vendors and contractors getting quotes for equipment repairs.
• Ensures proper repairs are made to the equipment.

Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW facilities as needed.

Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm (this shift could change and is not guaranteed; available shift discussed during interview)

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience
  • One (1) year of experience in operation and maintenance of large (25,000 cfm) air handling equipment, steam pressure reducing stations, heating and chilled water systems and pumps and
  • Must be a self-starter and have good communication skills.

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JOB DUTIES

• Operates and monitors equipment, which admits steam into each building from central distribution point, pressure reducing stations, ensuring that steam is admitted into pipes at proper rate, and auxiliary equipment.
• Inspects and adjusts air handlers, pumps, steam valves, electrical and pneumatic control systems, etc.
• Makes minor and major adjustments and repairs and performs preventative maintenance work such as repairing water and steam valves, cleaning and greasing machinery and making minor electrical and/or other repairs to water, gas, and steam pipes, and other equipment.
• Makes regular patrols through mechanical rooms to record condition and operation of equipment to ensure its being scheduled into preventative program before failure.
• Performs minor welding, brazing, and cutting, using acetylene or arc welder.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces general and laboratory exhaust fan systems.
• Inspects, dismantles, repairs, and reassembles equipment as directed. Completes tests for chemical control of boiler water, cooling water, and steam condensate.
• Provides working supervision to Maintenance Workers assigned to same shift, making work assignments, providing work instructions, and checking completed work.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

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.