Lead HVAC Mechanic

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Houston is seeking an experienced HVAC technician to inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems. This role requires a valid Texas driver's license and at least three years of relevant experience. The technician will be responsible for maintaining HVAC systems, providing technical direction to others, and may perform emergency repairs. Candidates with educational backgrounds in related fields may be considered in lieu of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience required.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license.
• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the operation of HVAC systems and perform maintenance.
• Assign and inspect completed work.
• Provide technical direction to HVAC mechanics.
• Perform emergency repairs as necessary.
• Work special assignments during emergencies.

Skills

HVAC systems operation

Preventative maintenance

Technical direction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or licensing

Job description

Overview

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

Description

Inspects, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on 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. Personnel are routinely reviewed to determine whether a criminal history or continuous connection to a foreign adversary might prevent them from maintaining the infrastructure’s security or integrity.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

YOU MUST HAVE A VALID TEXAS DRIVER'S LICENSE.

• Minimum of three (3) years of directly job‑related experience.
• Technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.
• MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions (percentages, ratios, etc.) typically gained through high‑school education or GED.
• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• All positions at the University of Houston‑System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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