Lead HVAC Mechanic

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a qualified HVAC technician within Facilities Operations. You will inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems to ensure reliable campus comfort.

The role may provide technical direction, handle emergency repairs, and participate in special assignments during emergencies. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, EPA Universal License, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EPA Universal License required.
• THIS JOB REQUIRES A VALID TEXAS DRIVER'S LICENSE.
• Education may be accepted in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Assigns and inspects completed work and work in progress.
• Provides technical direction to other HVAC mechanics.
• May perform emergency repairs when necessary.
• May be required to work special assignments during emergencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department: Facilities Operations for SS Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Inspects, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance to various heating and air conditioning systems. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

• Inspects the operation of HVAC systems and assigns or performs preventative maintenance schedules.
• Assigns and inspects completed work and work in progress.
• Provides technical direction to other HVAC mechanics.
• May perform emergency repairs when necessary.
• May be required to work special assignments during emergencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Posting Information

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• EPA Universal License Required
• THIS JOB REQUIRES A VALID TEXAS DRIVER'S LICENSE.
• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED. Education verification will be conducted upon acceptance of an employment offer.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.