HTM Refrigeration and Mechanical Tech, Part-time

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

14h

About The Position

This role is focused on the specialized mechanical and refrigeration equipment that directly supports clinical operations and laboratory research, separate from the primary facility HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) or core biomedical electronic device repair.

Requirements

• High School or Vocational School and Completion of a commercial/laboratory refrigeration training program
• 1 year of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience
• Previous experience with medical freezers, refrigerators, or ultra-low temperature units
• Familiarity with repair of specialized mechanical equipment (such as hospital beds)
• Relevant certifications (e.g. EPA Refrigerant Recovery)

Responsibilities

• Specialized Maintenance & Repair: Install, maintain, and repair critical medical refrigeration systems, including medical refrigerators, ultra-low temperature freezers, and cold storage units.
• Mechanical Equipment Repair: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair various mechanical-type medical equipment such as hospital beds, stretchers, and other clinical support machinery.
• Environmental Systems: Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and service refrigeration monitoring sensors and systems related to temperature and humidity control in critical areas.
• Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Perform complex diagnostics to determine the root cause of problems and/or failures in mechanical, medical, and refrigeration systems, identifying equipment or component repair/replacement needs.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine and scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on assigned equipment to ensure maximum reliability and efficiency.
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergency situations during or after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns or equipment failures.
• Vendor and Project Coordination: Work with vendors and contractors to obtain quotes for specialized equipment repairs and assist in coordinating their work to ensure proper repairs are made.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate service records and comply with all safety codes, facility policies, and environmental regulations (e.g., EPA refrigerant handling rules).

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED