The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago
HVAC Refrigeration Technician I
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$52K/yr - $52K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking an HVAC Refrigeration Technician I to join their Facilities Operations and Maintenance team. This role involves performing installation, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, contributing to the operational excellence of the university's facilities.
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Responsibilities
Performs preventive and repair maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, steam, and electronic components of environmental control systems and equipment associated with multi-story commercial and lab buildings. This includes maintenance tasks ranging from changing air filters to replacing electric motors on large air handling units
Installs replacement coils, motors, electronics, compressors, thermostats, humidistats, fans, and other components of chilled water and direct expansion environmental control systems to include commercial refrigeration and process heating and cooling. Treats hydronic system loops to maintain water quality
Utilizes measuring instruments such as multimeters, refrigeration gauges, thermo-hygrometers, etc., and applies principles of thermodynamics and physics to resolve issues
Works with a team under the direction of work leaders to solve complex technical issues with HVACR equipment
Maintains records and prepares reports on repairs and services according to university and regulatory requirements
Reads and interprets drawings and technical manuals. Works from written and oral instructions
Participates in the on-call program
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or GED
Three years of experience as an HVACR technician
Type II or Universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification
Demonstrate excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Preferred
Associate's degree from a technical or vocational school
Experience as a HVACR technician in a commercial or industrial setting
More than three years of journey level experience
Experience in more than one craft or trade
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot HVACR systems with little or no supervision
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment
Demonstrated stable work history
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) service certification or a State of Texas Certified Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
Experience at UT Austin or other higher education institution
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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