HVACR Technician I — Campus Systems Maintenance

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision, Dental, Life coverage

Paid vacation/sick time/holidays

TRS retirement plan

403(b) Deferred comp

Flexible spending accounts

LinkedIn Learning training

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Library and museum access

UT shuttle access

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an HVAC Refrigeration Technician I to join the Facilities Services team in Austin, TX. This role maintains heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across university facilities, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

You will perform preventive maintenance, install components, read technical manuals, and collaborate with a skilled group of technicians. On-call duties and a strong safety mindset are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as an HVACR technician.
• EPA Type II or Universal certification required.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive and repair maintenance on HVACR, refrigeration, and environmental control systems in multi-story labs and facilities.
• Installs replacement components and adjusts systems to maintain performance.
• Uses measurement tools to diagnose issues and ensure proper operation.
• Collaborates with a team and follows instructions from work leaders.
• Maintains records and prepares service reports per university requirements.
• Reads and interprets drawings and manuals; follows written and oral directions.
• Participates in on-call program.

Skills

HVACR experience

EPA Type II/Universal certification

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an HVAC Refrigeration Technician I to join the Facilities Services team in Austin, TX. This role maintains heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across university facilities, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

You will perform preventive maintenance, install components, read technical manuals, and collaborate with a skilled group of technicians. On-call duties and a strong safety mindset are required.