HVAC Technician

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking an HVAC Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across Housing & Dining Programs facilities. The role involves coordinating with external vendors, supervising on-site contractor work, and ensuring safety and efficiency in residential and dining environments.

Responsibilities include keeping detailed records, reviewing invoices, training Maintenance Technicians, and integrating HVAC tasks into the

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• HVAC Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• HVAC Technician, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform repairs on minor HVAC issues across residential and dining facilities, ensuring systems are functioning safely and efficiently at all times.
• Coordinate with outside HVAC vendors for repairs and services that fall outside the scope of in-house capabilities, ensuring work is scheduled and completed in a timely manner.
• Escort and oversee HVAC vendors on site to ensure all contracted work is performed to University standards, completed within the agreed scope, and finished in a satisfactory and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all HVAC vendor work performed, including service dates, scope of work, completion status, and any follow-up items required
• Review all HVAC vendor invoices for accuracy, verifying that billed services align with the work actually performed prior to submitting for payment approval.
• Verify the quality and completeness of work performed by the Preventive Maintenance team related to HVAC systems, ensuring all tasks meet established standards.
• Develop and deliver hands-on training to Maintenance Technicians on minor HVAC repairs and routine maintenance procedures, with the goal of reducing reliance on contracted vendor services and improving in-house capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Preventative Maintenance Supervisor to integrate HVAC-related tasks into the department's broader preventative maintenance program.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable safety regulations, building codes, and University policies related to HVAC systems and equipment.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

HVAC repair

HVAC diagnosis

Vendor coordination

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Education

Education equivalency (1 year education = 1 year related experience)

Job description

HVAC Technician

Job Summary

The HVAC Technician is responsible for the maintenance, diagnosis,and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systemsacross University of Utah Housing & Dining Programs facilities.This position plays a critical role in ensuring the comfort,safety, and operational efficiency of residential and diningfacilities by managing both in-house HVAC repairs and thecoordination of outside contracted HVAC services. The HVACTechnician reports directly to the Assistant Director of FacilitiesOperations

Learn more about the great benefits of working forUniversity of Utah: benefits.utah.eduThe department may choose to hire at any of the below joblevels and associated pay rates based on their business need andbudget.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform repairs on minor HVAC issues acrossresidential and dining facilities, ensuring systems are functioningsafely and efficiently at all times.
• Coordinate with outside HVAC vendors for repairs and servicesthat fall outside the scope of in-house capabilities, ensuring workis scheduled and completed in a timely manner.
• Escort and oversee HVAC vendors on site to ensure allcontracted work is performed to University standards, completedwithin the agreed scope, and finished in a satisfactory and timelymanner.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all HVAC vendor workperformed, including service dates, scope of work, completionstatus, and any follow-up items required
• Review all HVAC vendor invoices for accuracy, verifying thatbilled services align with the work actually performed prior tosubmitting for payment approval.
• Verify the quality and completeness of work performed by thePreventative Maintenance team related to HVAC systems, ensuring alltasks meet established standards.
• Develop and deliver hands-on training to MaintenanceTechnicians on minor HVAC repairs and routine maintenanceprocedures, with the goal of reducing reliance on contracted vendorservices and improving in-house capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Preventative Maintenance Supervisor tointegrate HVAC-related tasks into the department's broaderpreventative maintenance program.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable safety regulations,building codes, and University policies related to HVAC systems andequipment.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

HVAC Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year ofrelated experience.

HVAC Technician, III: Requires 3+ years of relatedexperience.

Preferences

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in HVAC maintenance,repair, and diagnosis in a commercial, institutional, orresidential setting.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems including split systems, fancoils, VRF systems, make-up air units, air handlers, RTU's,boilers, and building automation/controls.
• Experience coordinating and managing third-party contractorsand vendors preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintainaccurate records and manage multiple prioritiessimultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to workcollaboratively across departments
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipmentmanuals, and technical specifications.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to all applicableOSHA and University safety standards.

Requisition Number: PRN46577B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Regular working hours are Mondaythrough Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position also participates in a rotating on-call schedule responsible for responding to after-hours maintenance calls via an on-call phone from 9:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Rotations ensure 24-hour maintenance coverage for University Housing facilities.

Department: 00307 - Housing and Dining Program

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $64755.00

Close Date: 12/31/2026