Air Conditioning Mechanic II

Purpose of Position: This role possesses skills at the journeyman level and is responsible for the complete servicing of all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment on UT Arlington’s campus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on air conditioning equipment, refrigeration, and heating equipment.
• Repair and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, services cold storage units, refrigerated systems, adjust valves, thermostats, and pressure switches.
• Maintain, install, align, service and repair electric motors serving HVAC units, compressors, vacuum pumps including associated drives, sheaves, couplings.
• Pack and repair pumps and electric motors.
• Provide technical capability in troubleshooting energy management and other electronic controls.
• Install air conditioning equipment and ductwork in new construction projects.
• Repair and maintain steam and hydronic boiler systems.
• Repair home type appliances; perform work on equipment in both the campus and Housing complexes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school, GED or vocational school certificate and three (3) years of journeyman-level experience in repair and maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Skills

• Ability to use all hand/power tools, equipment and chemicals common with the air conditioning and heating trade.
• Familiarity with different types of HVAC equipment.
• Ability to operate forklift and man-lifts.
• Able to perform moderately heavy physical work; lift/carry 40 pounds of equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of hand signals used in construction trade is helpful.
• Strong communication skills for positive interaction with campus staff, faculty, and students.
• Alertness and careful attention are required to avoid injury to self and to others.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $21.97 to $23.00.

Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 4:30pm

Working Conditions

• May work in all weather conditions.
• May work around chemicals.
• Position may be designated security-sensitive based on job duties or location.

Benefits

Position is benefit eligible. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University. Learn more about our benefits.

About the University

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth, scheduled to open in fall 2028.