Job Posting Title:

Chiller Mechanic

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Hiring Department:

Utilities and Energy Management

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

Who We Are
We are “the power behind UT”.

Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). We have more than 190 employees in five divisions: Electrical Distribution and Elevator Services, Energy Management and Strategic Programs; Mechanical Distribution, Operations, and Support Services.

Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking candidates who share the following core values:
Safety: Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community.
Respect: Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.
Integrity: Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships.
Reliability: Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services.
Teamwork: Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge.
Excellence: Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.

You will be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of University students, faculty, and staff, thereby enhancing the experience of being a member of one of the premier institutions in the world.

If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%).
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options.
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds.
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.

Tuition assistance.
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets.
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card.
Free access to all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card.
For more details, please see https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.

Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management.

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.

Security Sensitive; 3-Yr driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks. May work 4-10, 9-80, or alternate work schedule. Applicant required to successfully complete testing to lift/carry 78 lbs, pull 125 lbs, lift 2-45 lbs weights up a ladder, kneeling work in confined spaces and other tasks.

Purpose
To perform journey-level skilled work in an electrical generation, mechanical and electrical utility, and chilling station environment.

Responsibilities

Attends job-related training. Identifies and informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies as related to equipment or personnel. Corrects deficiencies as required. May be required to perform safety audits and inspections. May be required to train other personnel in safety and job-related categories. Accuracy in all phases of work performed. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Read and adhere to specific written and verbal maintenance manuals, instructions, procedures, and applicable codes. Review and update manuals, check sheets, and procedures with best practice information. Follow all University and Utilities safety policies. Drive UT vehicle. Maintain acceptable driving records as required by UT System Policy UTS157.Installs or repairs refrigerant, electrical and water supply lines. Conserves, installs, and recycles CFC and HCFC from Chlorofluorocarbon family refrigerants. Installs or repairs Troubleshoots electrical connections to chiller components. Use multi-meters and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot. Required to obtain and maintain Universal Certification (Section 608) for refrigerant handling.Maintains accurate reports of maintenance work completed. Must be able to read, interpret, and update equipment and system drawings, manuals, and blueprints. Must be proficient in use of personal computer, including MS Office Word, Excel, etc. Maintain refrigerant inventory records. Assists in maintaining inventory of spare parts, and preparing purchase requisitions for spare parts and maintenance materials.Operate cranes, forklifts, and personnel lifts. Inspect, erect, utilize, and break down scaffolding as necessary in support of plant maintenance and operational duties. Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.Performs detailed inspections of electrical centrifugal chillers and analyzes historical data for chiller operation to determine that the chiller is operating properly.Performs detailed periodic inspections of major equipment associated with the chillers and systems. Identifies, reports, and corrects safety hazards as required.Performs troubleshooting, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on chilling station equipment or systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures. Work in conjunction with other trades or utility personnel in support of plant and distribution systems.Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents. Abide by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Performs other related functions as assigned. Attends staff meetings, safety training or meetings, and plant operation and maintenance training courses. Completion of training certification expected within 18 months. Required to carry University cell phone during work and on-call hours. Expected to work at all UT Austin campuses and facilities.

Required Qualifications
High school graduation or GED. Five years of experience in journey level repair and maintenance of electrical, industrial, mechanical or utility distribution equipment. Experience maintaining and troubleshooting gas and steam turbines.

Preferred Qualifications
More than five years of journey level experience listed above. Demonstrated ability to train subordinate maintenance personnel. Journey level experience in industrial insulation, including fabrication of insulating blankets, thermal insulation, and asbestos handling and abatement. Experience maintaining power plant or similar industrial/utility equipment. Welding certification in accordance with ASME and industry codes. Experience welding boilers, piping, and pressure vessels in accordance with applicable ASME codes. Experience as a machinist including fabricating, modifying, and repairing pump, turbine, and boiler parts. Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment. Demonstrated effective leadership and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated leader in safety.

Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range
$75,000

Working Conditions
Environmental Demands:

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)May work in all weather conditionsMay work in extreme temperaturesMay work around chemical fumesMay work around standard office conditionsMay work around biohazardsMay work around chemicalsMay work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks:

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstationUse of manual dexterityClimbing of stairsClimbing of laddersLifting and moving

Additional Working Conditions:

May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.May be required to lift up to 50lbs. Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.May be required to operate forklifts, personnel lifts and cranes. Operate job related equipment.May be required to perform elevated work. Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.Participate in on-call program.

Work Shift
40 hours a week; Monday - Friday 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Required Materials

Resume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.