Multi-Craft Refrigeration Technician

University of Texas; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical

Free Capital Metro bus rides

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Career growth & development

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Multi-Craft Refrigeration Technician to support residence halls, apartments, and dining facilities on the UT Main Campus. You will perform refrigeration repairs, HVAC maintenance, and multi-trade tasks with a focus on safety and quality.

Minimum 5 years in related trades, high school diploma or GED, and required licenses. On-call rotation, weekends/overtime, and driving UT vehicles are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 5 years in building construction, mechanical, or utilities trades with journey level experience.
• Experience with tools and equipment common to the trades specified.
• License/education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform refrigeration repair as primary duty and maintain kitchen equipment HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration, ice machines, beverage equipment, and cooling systems.
• Coordinate with other trades for multi-craft maintenance.
• Analyze work orders and prioritize tasks; document work and parts used.

Skills

Refrigeration repair

HVAC systems

Electrical work

Plumbing

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Posting Title: Multi-Craft Refrigeration Technician
Hiring Department: University Housing and Dining
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer
Earliest Start Date: Ongoing
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Stipend for License

General Notes STIPEND FOR LICENSE. This position will be paid an additional monthly stipend of $500 for a current Master or Journeyman Electrical, Plumbing license or HVAC Class A or B license. The license must be issued by the State of Texas and maintained in a current status.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Free Capital Metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Career growth & professional development

Purpose

To provide journey level and/or Master Multi-Crafted technical trade skills in the performance of work required for the maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of maintenance work for the residence halls, apartments, and dining facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform refrigeration repair (primary) and have advanced knowledge of kitchen equipment and HVAC systems.
• Good mechanical skills, excellent troubleshooting skills, installs, repairs and maintenance of all refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Experience in kitchen equipment cold side refrigeration storage units, ice machines, beverage equipment and heating and cooling systems.
• Provide multi-crafted work in other trade areas to include but not limited to electrical, plumbing, carpenter, kitchen equipment, and painting as needed.
• Analyze computer generated work orders and prioritize work.
• Use troubleshooting techniques and diagnostics to identify system and equipment malfunction.
• Coordinate repairs with other trades as needed.
• Inspect and evaluate work as needed to meet standards.
• Ensure all work is performed to acceptable industry standards.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Communicate with supervisor, staff, and residents regarding needed repairs and work order status.
• Follow through with written and oral instructions from supervisor.
• Complete and submit paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Sign off completed work orders, provide status updates for work orders, perform preventive maintenance documentation and provide accurate information for parts requested.
• Charge out all material and account for all inventory used.
• Return all unused inventory into system.
• Perform inventory of all items as required.
• Carry a UT cell phone and be on the on-call rotation and respond to emergencies as requested.
• Perform and respond to emergency repairs 24/7 and facilitate completion as needed.
• Work weekends and overtime as determined by the supervisor.
• Drive a UT vehicle to work site, transport equipment and supplies as needed to perform routine and preventive maintenance, and/or repairs.
• Participate and is involved with safety on the job and in the shop.
• Assist other co-workers with safety related events when necessary.
• Report any and all unsafe acts or safety related concerns to safety rep, supervisor and/or Safety Specialist.
• Promote and train on lock out/tag out program.
• Promotes professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• At least 5 years of experience building construction, mechanical, or utilities trade specified with at least 3 of those years being journey level experience.
• Experience with tools and equipment common to the trades specified.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than five (5) years of journey level kitchen equipment cold side refrigeration experience.
• Electrical experience installing conduit, wiring, controls, and repair of multiple electrical systems in commercial and residential.
• Licensed by the State of Texas as a master or journey level HVAC technician.
• Commercial and residential renovation experience, experience in maintenance and repair of apartments or residence halls.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and verbal work-related instructions from supervisors, customers, and co-workers.

Driving Required

• This job requires a class \"C\" operator's driver's license.
• The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.
• If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
• Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$58,500+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving Pushing, pulling, and moving a max force of 212 lbs.
• Lifting and moving 80 lbs.
• The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Work Shift

Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:30PM. Workdays, area, and hours may vary based on the department needs.

Required Materials

Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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