HVAC Technician

Open Date 12/10/2025

Requisition Number PRN
43789B

Job Title HVAC Technicians

Working Title HVAC Technician

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S4 - Highly Skilled, S3 - Skilled

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday

Overtime as needed and on-call required.

VP Area President

Department 00460 - Sunnyside Apartments

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $30.00 to $33.00/h DOE

Close Date 01/23/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

The HVAC Technician will install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems for Sunnyside Apartments, including both central plant equipment and building-specific mechanical systems. This role supports Sunnyside operations and helps maintain system reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems across Sunnyside facilities.

Perform efficiency tests and preventive maintenance, while recommending system improvements.

Assist in design and planning for system upgrades or plumbing integrations.

Ensure compliance with local and national HVAC regulations.

Recharge air conditioning and refrigeration systems using appropriate refrigerants.

Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration-related electrical components.

Help maintain cooling towers and water‑cooled equipment.

Utilize building automation systems for monitoring and diagnostics.

Complete documentation and participate in rotating on‑call schedule.

Mentor or assist less experienced technicians depending on level.

Work with a diverse range of equipment including water‑cooled heat pumps, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, and refrigeration systems.

Perform efficiency testing and system optimization.

Use BAS controls for diagnostics and operation.

Participate in after‑hours on‑call rotations.

Work collaboratively with skilled team members while also exercising independent problem‑solving.

Other duties, as assigned.

Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less‑experienced team members.

Requires 3+ years of related experience.

This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.

May mentor less‑experienced team members.

Requires 5+ years of related experience.

This is a Highly Skilled Level position in the Support track.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

HVAC Technician, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

HVAC Technician, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Type Benefited Staff

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at  or  or University Human Resource Management at  if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah…