HVAC Mechanic/Technician

Position is located in Port Aransas, Texas. Hiring decision contingent upon applicant clearing a background check.

Come join us at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute! Where your skills will make a difference. The Marine Science Institute is a part of the University of Texas at Austin Department of Natural Sciences, and notably the most significant marine science research facility on the Texas coast. UTMSI is internationally recognized for its academic programs and research. Our goal is to find a like-minded professional who will join in our community efforts to support the staff and students in their educational research efforts at the Marine Science Institute.

Purpose

To perform journey level skilled work in the installation, maintenance and service of HVAC systems and chiller plant and perform as a member of a team in a fast paced multi-project environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist coworkers as needed and perform as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist electrician to maintain and repair electrical system.
• Maintain lighting systems and assist coworkers in other related work projects.
• Drive UT vehicle to pick up supplies and equipment to job sites.
• Balancing of the air-handlers (dampers) to maintain comfort levels in offices and lab areas.
• Calibration to multiple heat-pumps and timers for temperature control of seawater in lab tanks.
• Repair seawater pumps and associated motors.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on repairs and service to HVAC equipment.
• Yearly cleaning of evaporated coils and cooling towers.
• Replacement of air-handler filters and belts.
• Daily tests of chemical feeders and blow-down pumps on cooling towers.
• Service and repair of split system A/C systems with special emphasis on heat pump systems.
• Overhaul and service of HVAC equipment to include: adjust valves, piping connections, remove and install motors, thermostats, and humidistats.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensed by the State of Texas as a Class A or Class B journey level HVAC mechanic.
• Three years’ experience in construction and/or maintenance and repair in a crafts trade or facilities maintenance.
• Your experience should include 3 years journey level HVAC and controls mechanic and 1 year of other related trades.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC experience in air conditioning, heating, controls experience, refrigeration, maintenance and repairs.
• More than five years of journey-level experience in a combination of trades performing installation, repairs, renovations of multiple types construction and systems.
• More than three years of journey level experience in one or more of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and verbal work-related instructions from supervisors, customers, and co-workers.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$40,000-$50,000 depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, high pressure and high-speed equipment
• Confined spaces and/or outdoor work in inclement weather
• Alertness and careful attention is required to avoid injury to self and others
• May require occasional extended work hours or on-call
• Climbing of stairs and ladders
• Lifting and moving

Work Shift

40 hours a week, Monday-Friday - Schedule to be determined with supervisor.

On-call and weekends as needed.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.