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
UT Southwestern Medical Center is actively seeking a skilled HVAC Mechanic I, 3rd Shift (Nights) to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of large (25,000 CFM) heating and cooling systems across university facilities. Working under general supervision on one of three shifts, this role supports the reliable operation of large-scale HVAC, steam, and chilled water systems. We are looking for a candidate with strong experience in the operation and maintenance of large (25,000 CFM) air handling equipment, steam pressure reducing stations, heating and chilled water systems, and pumps.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of relevant large-scale HVAC systems experience in inspecting and adjusting HVAC components, performing preventive maintenance and repairs, monitoring equipment performance, troubleshooting exhaust systems, and completing mechanical and minor electrical work. Strong technical skills, the ability to work independently, and effective communication are essential.

Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.

Shift Requirement: 11:30 PM to 8:00 AM, Saturday through Wednesday (shift begins Saturday night at 11:30 PM and ends on Thursday morning at 8:00 AM); overtime when needed or when available with leadership approval.

***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE ON UPDATED RESUME WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent or 
   

• Experience
  1 year of experience in operation and maintenance of large (25,000 cfm) air handling equipment, steam pressure reducing stations, heating and chilled water systems and pumps and 
  Must be a self-starter and have good communication skills. 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Operates and monitors equipment, which admits steam into each building from central distribution point, pressure reducing stations, ensuring that steam is admitted into pipes at proper rate, and auxiliary equipment.
• Inspects and adjusts air handlers, pumps, steam valves, electrical and pneumatic control systems, etc.
• Makes minor and major adjustments and repairs and performs preventative maintenance work such as repairing water and steam valves, cleaning and greasing machinery and making minor electrical and/or other repairs to water, gas, and steam pipes, and other equipment.
• Makes regular patrols through mechanical rooms to record condition and operation of equipment to ensure its being scheduled into preventative program before failure.
• Performs minor welding, brazing, and cutting, using acetylene or arc welder.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces general and laboratory exhaust fan systems.
• Inspects, dismantles, repairs, and reassembles equipment as directed. Completes tests for chemical control of boiler water, cooling water, and steam condensate.
• Provides working supervision to Maintenance Workers assigned to same shift, making work assignments, providing work instructions, and checking completed work.
• 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
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.