Refrigeration Mechanic I (Facilities)

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Refrigeration Mechanic I performs installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including cooling equipment, refrigerators, freezers, and environmental rooms. Completes preventive maintenance, manages work orders, and supports reliable operation of critical campus facilities. This role provides skilled work in the installation, replacement, adjustment, repair, and routine cleaning necessary to maintain functionally efficient operation of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The position is designated as essential and requires personnel to report to work during emergencies. The mechanic will independently and under supervision perform installation, repair, maintenance, and service of various refrigeration equipment and related components. They will also study and interpret blueprints, attend meetings, and assist with reviewing refrigeration drawings. Communication with customers and completion of work orders using a computerized maintenance manager system (CMMS) via PC and smartphone applications are required. The mechanic must carry a university communication device and respond to calls during normal business hours.

Requirements

• Section 608 Technician Certification by United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required
• 3 years of skilled service experience in the HVAC/refrigeration field including associated electrical and mechanical systems required
• Basic PC skills
• Reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of cryogenic/ultra-low refrigeration equipment
• Completion of trade related apprenticeship or trade school program preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including cooling equipment, refrigerators, freezers, and environmental rooms.
• Completes preventive maintenance.
• Manages work orders.
• Supports reliable operation of critical campus facilities.
• Performs installation, repair, maintenance, and service of refrigeration equipment and related components including hot and cold controlled environmental rooms (CERs), food refrigeration equipment, standalone refrigerators and freezers, self-contained or packaged cooling units, split cooling systems, portable spot coolers, water coolers, ice machines, and refrigerated air dryers.
• Associated equipment may include local controls, air and water cooled condensing, defrost, and hot gas bypass systems.
• Performs and assists other refrigeration mechanics with detailed inspections, adjustments, repair, routine cleaning, installations, replacement, and preventative maintenance.
• Studies and interprets existing equipment and project related blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Attends meetings, and assist supervisor and project management team members with the review of refrigeration drawings for retrofit and new construction projects.
• Communicates with customers and completes assigned work orders using the computerized maintenance manager system (CMMS) through personal computer (PC) and smartphone applications.
• Carries a university communication device as assigned and responds to calls during normal business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care

What This Job Offers

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