HVAC Mechanic I

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

Performs skilled maintenance and repair of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment to maintain a comfortable facility environment. The role conducts preventive maintenance on an established schedule, responds to temperature complaints, troubleshoots controls, and services a range of refrigeration and related equipment. It has no supervisory responsibilities and is on-call during the facility’s normal operational hours. The mechanic collaborates with departments and administration on scheduled maintenance, tracks and recommends materials and parts, maintains inventory with attention to cost and regulatory constraints, and operates a state vehicle to pick up parts or travel to job sites.

The position may require registrations, professional licenses, and/or certifications from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or another state. The employee must be willing to pursue additional certifications if necessary. Because the position may involve access to, work on, or research involving critical infrastructure, employment is contingent on successfully completing background checks, including criminal history and other security-related screenings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of heating and air-conditioning experience.
• May be required to maintain registrations, professional licenses, and/or certifications required to perform the duties, from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or another state.
• Willingness to pursue additional certifications if necessary.
• Successful completion of required background checks, including criminal history and other security-related screenings, as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Check the operation of HVAC control systems and conduct preventive maintenance.
• Respond to temperature complaints and adjust and troubleshoot thermostats.
• Install, repair, and service refrigeration, air-conditioning, centrifuge, ice-machine, and related equipment.
• Determine the appropriate oil and refrigerant gas for equipment to achieve proper operating efficiency.
• Recharge refrigeration units and pipelines, and adjust expansion and constant-pressure valves, thermostats, and pressure switches.
• Collaborate with other departments and administration to complete scheduled maintenance in a timely manner.
• Track and recommend needed materials, supplies, and parts.
• Maintain an inventory of parts and supplies to maximize operational readiness while considering costs, regulations, and priorities.
• Operate a state vehicle to pick up parts or travel to job sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED