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HVAC Technician III

Position Number: 4088708
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Facilities Management

HVAC Technician III

Job ID: 9813
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Posting End Date

Open until filled.

Salary

$34,890 Annually

Hours per Week

40 hours standard

Hiring Department

Facilities Services

Please Note

Note: The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and must be insurable as defined in the UT System UTS 157, as applicable to the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Required Application Materials

A resume is required in order to apply.

Purpose of Position

Under general supervision of the HVAC Supervisor - HVAC Technician III, is responsible for repair and maintenance of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and mechanical systems for University facilities.

Essential Functions

Prepares work assignments covering the areas of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, refrigeration systems, and energy management control systems (EMCS); supervises and coordinates activities of HVAC and EMCS technicians in conjunction with and in the absence of the Supervisor and manages projects and work load assignments; trains new and current employees in HVAC and EMCS maintenance and operation techniques.

Completes point by point inspection of control sub systems to ensure continuity of service and savings; calibrates and maintains water treatment systems; performs mechanical maintenance or replacement of motors (fans, pumps, dampers, etc.); repairs and calibrates instruments to include thermostats; performs general refrigeration trouble shooting and repairs on ice makers, water fountains, and other refrigeration equipment up to 2000 tons; dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components; replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems; performs water chemistry and analysis, and applies water treatment chemicals as necessary; assists with boiler cleanings; identifies and reports safety hazards.

Performs and ensures compliance with scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections; installs and replaces motors and pumps requiring lifting, hoisting, and aligning components into position; starts system, observes operation, reads gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system.

Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems through Apogee 600 system or pneumatic controls; assists in data back up of operating data and programs.

Assist with detailed estimates of time and materials required for a job; inspects contracted work.

Works various schedules and is required to carry a pager and be On-call.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Assumes supervisory role in the absence of Supervisor.

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associate's degree.

Three years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience performing a variety of skilled maintenance and repair work related to HVAC systems and/or energy management systems

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment to include: Steel toe or Non-slippery shoes, back belt, eye protection, face shield, ear plugs, muffs, disposable respirators or respirator masks, leather or neoprene gloves, neoprene boots, rubber apron and sleeves, and hardhat.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EO/AA Statement

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=9813&PostingSeq=1