**Air Conditioning Mechanic II** **Bookmark this Posting** **Print Preview** **|** **Apply for this Job** **Please see Special Instructions for more details.** Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major. **Posting Details** Position Information **Posting Number** S05929P **Position Title** Air Conditioning Mechanic II **Department** Facilities Mgmt_Utilities **Location** Arlington **Job Family** Facilities/Construction **Position Status** Full-time **Work Hours** Standard **Work Schedule** Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm. + Mandatory on-call shifts **Open to** External and Internal **Salary** Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. **Duration** Funding expected to continue **Pay Basis** Monthly **Benefits Eligible** Yes **Benefits at UTA** We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. **https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits** To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: **https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php** **University Information** The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas. Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. **Job Summary** Air Conditioning Mechanic II provides technical based skills at the journeyman level on repairing and maintaining air conditioning equipment. Responsible for the complete service of all air conditioning systems. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Repair and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, services cold storage units, refrigerated systems, adjust valves, thermostats and pressure switches. + Provide technical capability in troubleshooting energy management and other electronic controls. + Install air conditioning equipment and ductwork in new construction projects. + Performs preventive maintenance on air conditioning equipment, refrigeration and heating equipment. + Maintains, installs, aligns, services and repairs electric motors serving HVAC units, compressors, vacuum pumps including associated drives, sheaves, couplings. Packs and repairs pumps and electric motors. + Repair and maintain steam and hydronic boiler systems. Repairs home type appliances. + Able to perform work on equipment in both the campus and Housing complexes. + Drives a UTA vehicle. + Perform other duties as assigned, including mandatory on-call shifts. **Minimum Qualifications** + High School diploma or the equivalent. + Five (5) years of skilled journeyman-level experience in repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems. + Current EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification or mandatory to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire. + Valid Texas Operator’s License required with three (3) years of driving experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Must be accurate in all phases of work performed. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Ability to use all hand and power tools common with the air conditioning and heating trade. + Familiarity with different types of HVAC equipment. + Alertness and careful attention is required to avoid injury to self and to others. **Other Requirements** + Working conditions are considered acceptable, but occasionally involve exposure to inclement weather conditions, equipment, tools and chemicals used in the air conditioning equipment. **Working Conditions** + Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished). + May work in all weather conditions. + May work in extreme temperatures. + May work around chemical fumes. + May work around standard office conditions. + May work around biohazards. + May work around chemicals. + May work around electrical and mechanical hazards. + Use of manual dexterity. **Special Conditions for Eligibility** **CBC Requirement** It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. **EEO Statement** It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. **ADA Accommodations** The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu . Posting Detail Information **Number of Vacancies** 1 **Open Until Filled** **Minimum Number of References Required** 3 **Maximum Number of References Accepted** 3 **Special Instructions to Applicants** Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major. **Requirement Questions** Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 1. *What is the highest level of education attained? 2. GED 3. High School Diploma 4. Associate's Degree 5. Bachelor's Degree 6. Master's Degree 7. PhD or equivalent 8. *Do you possess a valid Texas Class C operator driver's license or any other states equivalent to driving a personal vehicle? 9. Yes 10. No 11. *How many years of skilled/journeyman level experience do you have in repair, maintenance, or refrigeration equipment and systems? 12. None/less than 3 years 13. 3 to 4 years 14. 5 to 6 years 15. 7 or more years 16. *Do you have a EPA Universal Refrigerant certification? 17. Yes 18. No **Documents Needed To Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume or CV **Optional Documents** 1. Cover/Interest Letter 2. Other Document(s)