HVAC Spec II - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking an HVAC Specialist II to install, repair, and maintain basic refrigeration and air conditioning equipment on the Knoxville campus. You will support the Foreman and mechanics, evaluate system needs, and help keep critical heating and cooling operational.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and continuous learning while performing hands-on HVAC tasks on campus facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EPA refrigerant handling certificate I and II required.
• 5 years’ experience or trade school plus experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, overhaul, clean, and service basic refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Assist Foreman and mechanics with installation and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Evaluate HVAC systems to ensure critical heating and cooling on campus.
• Monitor systems for deficiencies and take corrective actions as directed.
• Report repairs and needed parts to supervision; follow safety protocols.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Safety protocols

Blueprint reading

Mechanical repair

Communication

Physical aptitude

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA refrigerant handling certificate I and II

Job description

Job Description

Under supervision, the HVAC Specialist II is responsible for installing, repairing, maintaining, overhauling, cleaning, and servicing basic refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. This role supports the Air Conditioning Foreman and mechanics in performing assigned duties, assists in evaluating the needs of each HVAC system, and provides support to other areas of Facilities Services as requested.

Under supervision, the HVAC Specialist II is responsible for installing, repairing, maintaining, overhauling, cleaning, and servicing basic refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. This role supports the Air Conditioning Foreman and mechanics in performing assigned duties, assists in evaluating the needs of each HVAC system, and provides support to other areas of Facilities Services as requested.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, overhaul, clean, and service basic refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Assist Air Conditioning Foreman and mechanics with the installation and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Assist in evaluating HVAC systems to ensure critical heating and cooling systems are operational on campus.
• Monitor HVAC systems for deficiencies and take corrective actions as directed.
• Provide support to other areas of Facilities Services as needed.
• Assist Foreman and mechanics with the monitoring, repairing, and installing of air conditioning and heating systems.
• Report job information to supervision, including details of repairs, deficiencies found, and parts or materials needed for resolution.
• Report and address any unsafe practices or conditions to supervision.
• Study technical materials and repair manuals to enhance knowledge of equipment and systems used on campus.
• Learn and adhere to safety protocols necessary for the safe operation of all HVAC systems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • EPA refrigerant handling certificate I and II
• Experience: 5 years’ experience or trade school and experience. (Experience may substitute for Education on a year-for-year basis.)
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Ability to understand standard equipment operating and handling safety protocols
  • Mechanical knowledge and skills to service and repair HVAC systems and related equipment
  • Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks under supervision.
  • Ability to maintain a good leave record.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to follow given instructions and keep records.
  • Ability to install, maintain, adjust, overhaul and repair equipment such as refrigerated storage boxes, window air conditioning units, refrigerated water coolers, ventilation systems, and forced air heating systems.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks associated with HVAC installation and maintenance.
  • Strong communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
  • Commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Willingness to learn and increase knowledge through technical materials and repair manuals.
• Other Conditions:
  • Maintain a valid driver’s license
  • Ability to wear a respirator and other assigned PPE

Work Location

• University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
• This is an on-site position

Compensation And Benefits

• UT market range: MR07
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

About The Department

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non‑academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in‑house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around‑the‑clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.

With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree‑granting colleges and schools, 900+ programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state’s flagship land‑grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree‑granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land‑grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top‑tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. The university holds a strong commitment to its land‑grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.