Senior HVAC Mechanic - Evenings

UT MD Anderson

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 124,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior HVAC Mechanic to maintain and troubleshoot heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems across the campus. The role includes mentoring staff, coordinating PM activities, and ensuring safe, reliable operation of critical facility infrastructure.

Responsibilities include responding to calls, overseeing repairs, and ensuring documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
Eight years experience in a mechanical field including HVAC, refrigeration, or related systems.
TDLR certification or HVAC/UAC licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment.
Lead and mentor technicians and coordinate PM activities.
Respond to emergencies and service calls.
Document work orders, timesheets, and materials used.

Skills

HVAC fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in HVAC or mechanical engineering (preferred)

Bachelor's Degree in HVAC or mechanical engineering (preferred)

Tools

BAS systems

Refrigeration equipment

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is home to a comprehensive Facilities Management team that supports a complex healthcare, research, and administrative environment through the maintenance and operation of critical building systems. The Senior HVAC Mechanic plays an essential role in ensuring heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably across the institution.

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Senior HVAC Mechanic is responsible for maintaining critical facility infrastructure that supports patient care, research operations, and everyday campus functions. The Senior HVAC Mechanic serves as a technical expert, mentor, and coordinator while helping UT MD Anderson maintain a safe and comfortable environment. The Senior HVAC Mechanic works closely with technicians, mechanics, vendors, and facility stakeholders to support operational excellence.

Seeking an experienced HVAC professional to repair and maintain HVAC systems, respond to customer and emergency service calls, and provide effective problem-solving and leadership. HVAC Contractor's License or TDLR certification preferred.

Position information

Hourly Salary: Minimum $39.66 - Midpoint $49.51 - Maximum $59.37

Hours: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm

Location: Texas Medical Center

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, the Senior HVAC Mechanic supports a mission-driven environment by ensuring critical facility systems operate reliably for patients, visitors, researchers, and staff. This role offers opportunities to apply advanced technical expertise, contribute to process improvements, mentor team members, participate in major facility projects, and support essential operations while maintaining a consistent work schedule and strong long-term career growth potential.

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.

Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.

Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Maintain, Repair, and Troubleshoot

Installs, repairs, and maintains HVAC equipment.
Serves as an HVAC/R member of the PM team.
Installs, repairs, and maintains refrigeration equipment.
Completes all required paperwork, including timesheets, activity logs, and related documentation.
Demonstrates knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with the job.
Understands the use of all hand tools and shop tools of the trade.
Requisitions materials and maintains inventory.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Subject Matter Expert

Monitors and troubleshoots HVAC issues through BAS systems and/or other diagnostic tools.
Follows preventive maintenance schedules and makes recommendations regarding major system overhauls.
Investigates outages and system failures.
Inspects completed jobs for compliance with work requests, job requirements, specifications, and applicable codes.
May precept and mentor staff.

Leadership and Coordination

Coordinates and prioritizes the workflow of technicians and mechanics.
Participates in the development of the Owner's Design Guidelines, project design phases, and review processes.
Inspects contracted HVAC work to ensure repairs and installations are compliant with specifications and applicable codes.
Functions as a point of contact for vendors.
Prepares and submits reports.
Participates in process improvement initiatives.

CMMS Documentation and Communication

Provides complete and accurate information to document corrective actions, labor hours, and materials used on work orders.
Maintains accurate CMMS documentation.
Communicates promptly with the supervisor regarding any issues encountered during the performance of work.

Subject Matter Expert

Monitors and troubleshoots HVAC issues through BAS systems and/or other diagnostic tools.
Follows preventive maintenance schedules and makes recommendations regarding major system overhauls.
Investigates outages and system failures.
Inspects completed jobs for compliance with work requests, job requirements, specifications, and applicable codes.

Customer Service and Emergency Response

Responds to customer calls and provides customer service.
Responds to facility emergencies, including Code Red events and other emergency situations.
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Associate's Degree Air conditioning/refrigeration engineering or technology or mechanical engineering.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Air conditioning/refrigeration engineering or technology or mechanical engineering.

Work Experience

Required: Eight years Experience in a mechanical field to include commercial installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration, control systems or other mechanical environments. or
Required: Seven years Experience required with preferred Associates degree, as referenced by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). or
Required: Six years Experience required with preferred Bachelors degree, as referenced by the TDLR.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: UC-EPA - Universal Certification Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Upon Hire
Preferred: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid and current Texas driver's license with a minimum of three year's history of verifiable driving history. With less than three years of driving history, but with a minimum of one year of driving history, a waiver may be requested. Upon Hire or
Preferred: ACRC - A/C & Refrigeration Contractor Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR) Contractor's license issued by the State of Texas Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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