Lead HVAC Mechanic - (495935 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System is seeking an HVAC Technician within Facilities Operations to inspect, repair and perform preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems. The role requires a Texas driver’s license and may involve emergency response duties.

High school diploma or GED is required, and EPA Universal License is required. Education verification will be conducted; three years of directly related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• EPA Universal License is required.
• This job requires a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Education verification will be conducted upon acceptance of an employment offer.
• Requires minimum three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspects 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.

Skills

HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

Technical direction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA Universal License

Job description

Department: Facilities Operations forSS Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Inspects, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance tovarious heating and air conditioning systems. Pursuant to the Stateof Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, workson, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires theability to maintain the security or integrity of the Universityinfrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinelyreviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuousconnections for the government or political apparatus of a foreignadversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintainthe security or integrity of the infrastructure.

1. Inspects the operation of HVAC systems and assigns orperforms preventative maintenance schedules.

2. Assigns and inspects completed work and work in progress.

3. Provides technical direction to other HVAC mechanics.

4. May perform emergency repairs when necessary.

5. May be required to work special assignments duringemergencies.

6. 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 ofexperience.

MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuationand simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. asmight normally be acquired through attainment of a high schooldiploma or GED. Education verification will be conducted uponacceptance of an employment offer.

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

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

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