Refrigeration and AC Mechanic I, Hospital Facilities
Location: Dallas, TX
Location Type: On-site
Location Type: On-site
Job Number: 853403
Category: Skilled Trade/Facilities Mgmt.
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Responsibilities
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% 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
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
JOB SUMMARY
This position works in a hospital environment with the primary responsibility of maintaining and repairing ice machines, DX HVAC systems, and other complex refrigeration systems such as -80, -20, and under counter specialty refrigerators. Overhauls and services freon air-conditioning and refrigeration units; repairing, replacing, or adjusting work or broken parts on condensers, compressors, water and vacuum pumps.
Works under minimal supervision to provide skilled work of journeyman level involved in installation, repair, and maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment used in buildings throughout university.
Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.
Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education
High School Diploma or vocational school
- Experience
3 years skilled or journeyman level experience as Refrigeration or air-conditioning mechanic
- Licenses and Certifications
(CFC) CHLOROFLUOROCARBNS TECHN CERT by the State of Texas Upon Hire
Preferred
- Experience
Repair knowledge of ice machine or walking cooler/Freezers/Roof top units is preferred
- Licenses and Certifications
ARC, TDLR license or NATE Certification is a plus Upon Hire
***INCLUDE UPDATED RESUME AND CERTIFICATIONS WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***
JOB DUTIES
- Overhauls and services freon air-conditioning and refrigeration units; repairing, replacing, or adjusting worn or broken parts on condensers, compressors, water and vacuum pumps.
- Tests equipment for refrigerant leaks, adding freon to refrigeration units as needed and checks gauges for proper operation.
- Repairs or adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings.
- Removes or installs motors, thermostats, and humidistats, and adjusts expansion valves. Makes inspections for preventive maintenance.
- May provide working supervision to Maintenance Workers and/or Crafts Trade Trainees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Benefits
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% 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
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Working at UTSW
Bring Your “A” Game.
Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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