Air Conditioning Mechanic II

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $21.97 to $23.00. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

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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.

• 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.

• 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.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

• 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.

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

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

Position is benefit eligible: Yes or No

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a pre employment background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA 48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

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…