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!

JOB SUMMARY
This role is focused on the specialized mechanical and refrigeration equipment that directly supports clinical operations and laboratory research, separate from the primary facility HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) or core biomedical electronic device repair.

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!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School or Vocational School and
  Completion of a commercial/laboratory refrigeration training program

• Experience
  1 year of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience and
  Previous experience with medical freezers, refrigerators, or ultra-low temperature units and
  Familiarity with repair of specialized mechanical equipment (such as hospital beds)

• Licenses and Certifications
  Relevant certifications (e.g. EPA Refrigerant Recovery)

JOB DUTIES

• Specialized Maintenance & Repair: Install, maintain, and repair critical medical refrigeration systems, including medical refrigerators, ultra-low temperature freezers, and cold storage units.
• Mechanical Equipment Repair: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair various mechanical-type medical equipment such as hospital beds, stretchers, and other clinical support machinery.
• Environmental Systems: Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and service refrigeration monitoring sensors and systems related to temperature and humidity control in critical areas.
• Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Perform complex diagnostics to determine the root cause of problems and/or failures in mechanical, medical, and refrigeration systems, identifying equipment or component repair/replacement needs.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine and scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on assigned equipment to ensure maximum reliability and efficiency.
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergency situations during or after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns or equipment failures.
• Vendor and Project Coordination: Work with vendors and contractors to obtain quotes for specialized equipment repairs and assist in coordinating their work to ensure proper repairs are made.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate service records and comply with all safety codes, facility policies, and environmental regulations (e.g., EPA refrigerant handling rules).

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
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.