Senior HVAC Mechanic - Sunday - Thursday Day / Evening

UT MD Anderson

Houston (TX)

Presencial

USD 83.000 - 124.000

Jornada completa

Hace 9 días

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Employer-paid medical insurance

PTO + holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Lead HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanic to oversee complex heating, cooling, and BAS control systems across mission-critical environments. The role emphasizes leadership, preventive maintenance, and project support in a research and clinical setting.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with commercial/industrial HVAC, DDC controls, and air balancing. Texas licensure and relevant contractor credentials are preferred.

Formación

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Preferred: Associate's Degree in HVAC or related field.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.

Responsabilidades

Install, service, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems.
Set up and adjust commercial HVAC systems and modify installations to achieve required results.
Monitor and troubleshoot HVAC issues through BAS and diagnostic tools.
Lead project and contractor coordination; support renovations.
Maintain and optimize room temperatures and air balance.
Respond to critical alarms and provide on-call support.

Conocimientos

HVAC systems

BAS expertise

DDC controls

Air balancing

Contractor coordination

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in HVAC or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Phoenix Controls

Acutrol

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Descripción del empleo

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Facilities Management RAF South Campus department supports the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical research and education facilities by ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant performance of essential building systems. The Senior Lead Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic provides technical leadership and expertise for complex HVAC, refrigeration, control, and mechanical systems that support these mission-critical environments.

UT MD Anderson relies on highly skilled mechanical professionals to maintain precise environmental conditions across laboratories, animal facilities, research spaces, and support areas. The Senior Lead Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic coordinates HVAC operations, oversees maintenance activities, supports construction and renovation projects, and serves as a subject matter expert for building automation systems, controls, air balancing, and contractor coordination. The Senior Lead Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic plays a vital role in maintaining operational reliability and regulatory compliance throughout the Facilities Management RAF South Campus portfolio.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, and controls systems. They will have strong expertise in Building Automation Systems (BAS), including DDC controls, Phoenix Controls, Acutrol systems, air balancing, and variable frequency drives, with extensive BAS experience highly preferred. Experience supporting HVAC systems in research, laboratory, or other complex facility environments is highly desirable. Preferred qualifications include a valid Texas Driver's License and an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor's License issued by the State of Texas.

Work Schedule: Sunday, 9AM - 5:30PM and Monday - Thursday, 1PM - 9:30PM

Salary Range: $82,500 - $103,000 - $123,500

Work Location: Facilities Management RAF South Campus - Texas Medical Center

Why Us?

This role directly supports UT MD Anderson’s mission by ensuring the reliability and performance of critical HVAC, refrigeration, and environmental control systems that sustain research, education, and operational spaces. The position offers exposure to advanced building automation technologies, complex laboratory environments, construction projects, and specialized mechanical systems while providing opportunities for technical growth, leadership development, and long‑term career advancement within a mission‑driven organization.

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.

Responsibilities

HVAC Operations, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Install, maintain, service, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems
Make initial settings and final adjustments to commercial HVAC systems and modify installations to achieve required results
Monitor and troubleshoot HVAC issues through BAS systems and diagnostic tools
Investigate outages and recommend major system overhauls when necessary
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC and related equipment assigned to the KAC Shop
Maintain and repair mixing boxes controlling temperatures
Assist in implementing a predictive maintenance program for critical HVAC equipment
Requisition parts and materials through O&M Warehouse Stock Issue Forms
Order materials and maintain inventory as needed
Serve as the subject matter expert for HVAC troubleshooting, contractor coordination, and interaction with external business units

Building Automation Systems, Controls & Air Balancing

Conduct daily inspections of HVAC equipment through building management control systems
Monitor Small Animal Facility temperatures and humidity visually and through building management systems
Monitor and maintain animal and laboratory room temperatures and humidity using BAS systems and calibration tools
Check, repair, calibrate, and program DDC controls for temperature, humidity, and lighting control
Perform and maintain room and building air balancing to ensure proper pressurization
Maintain Phoenix Control Valves, exhaust and supply systems, CFH's, and BSC's to achieve proper air balance
Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of variable frequency drives controlling air handling units and exhaust fans
Troubleshoot, repair, and build components of Staefa and Apogee building management control systems
Assist Work Control teams in maintaining accurate asset information assigned to the KAC Shop

Project Support, Vendor Coordination & Compliance

Coordinate and prioritize workflow for technicians and mechanics
Participate in development of Owners Design Guidelines, project design phases, and review processes
Inspect contracted HVAC work to ensure repairs and installations comply with requirements
Function as a point of contact for vendors and contractors
Participate in inspections of new construction and renovation projects
Identify discrepancies and deviations from project specifications
Conduct project walk‑through inspections and create punch lists
Prepare and submit reports related to operations and projects
Participate in process improvement initiatives
May precept staff

Customer Service, Emergency Response & On‑Call Support

Perform preventive maintenance on rooftop exhaust fans, air handling units, fan coil units, terminal boxes, and DX units
Respond to all code red activations
Respond to customer service requests and customer hot and cold room temperature calls
Maintain and repair air distribution terminal boxes and devices
Install and repair analog and digital DDC controls, conduit, and control wiring
Provide backup support for refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance crafts
Perform scheduled on‑call responses when assigned

Critical Alarm Systems Management

Maintain accurate and up-to-date information for all critical equipment monitored by Monitoring Services, including contact names, phone numbers, room numbers, and alarm addresses
Respond to customer requests for critical equipment alarm installations, disables, disconnects, and information
Respond to all critical alarms
Monitor critical equipment and maintain alarm system documentation
Perform 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: 8 years Experience in a mechanical field to include commercial installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration, control systems or other mechanical environments. or
Required: 7 years Experience required with preferred Associates degree, as referenced by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). or
Required: 6 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.

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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