HVAC Sheet Metal Fabrication Technician

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking a sheet metal technician in Facilities Operations and Maintenance. The role involves fabricating, assembling, installing and repairing sheet metal products and HVAC ductwork, with emphasis on safety and compliance with state security requirements.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of related experience. Security checks are required, and the department emphasizes equal opportunity hiring.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience.
• All UH positions are security sensitive and require a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs sheet metal products and equipment including ductwork, VAV boxes and other sheet metal items.
• Fabricates and lays out HVAC ductwork and fittings; joins joints with bolts, cement, rivets, solder and caulk.
• Selects gauges and sheet metal type according to specifications and uses blueprints.
• Fabricates/alters sheet metal components into finished products and operates cutting, bending, shearing and fabrication machines.
• Uses hand and electrical tools to form, shape and assemble components, including welding and soldering equipment.
• Maintains inventories of sheet metal materials, tools and equipment and keeps workspace clean.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Blueprint interpretation

Welding and soldering

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SMACNA references

Fabrication machines

Welding equipment

Job description

University of Houston is seeking a sheet metal technician in Facilities Operations and Maintenance. The role involves fabricating, assembling, installing and repairing sheet metal products and HVAC ductwork, with emphasis on safety and compliance with state security requirements.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of related experience. Security checks are required, and the department emphasizes equal opportunity hiring.