Lead HVAC Technician

Title: Lead HVAC Technician

Employee Classification: Lead HVAC Technician

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Facilities

Department: UNT-Facilities-Gen-152000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $48,532.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu .

Department Summary

The University of North Texas Facilities Utilities Maintenance area is a critical component for the daily operation of the University. We are a 24/7 department, responsible for the efficient operation and management of all campus electricity, heating, cooling, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance. Our goal is to provide reliable, timely service for our staff, students, and faculty to focus on world-class education. We serve over 5 million square feet in all education and general buildings. This includes three substations, two main chiller plants, three satellite plants, various boilers, air handlers, and transformers. UNT is a small city inside the city of Denton Texas. Our team interfaces with the city to supply reliable and timely maintenance, so we continue to provide a world-class environment for research and education.

Position Overview

The Facilities Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Lead HVAC Technician to join our team.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
* Leads, performs with, and gives directions to skilled or unskilled workers and maintenance workers; supervises and coordinates maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to all equipment associated with HVAC for buildings on the UNT Denton Campuses. These systems include chillers, pumps, cooling towers, DX systems, decorative fountain repairs, building automation and the campus wide chilled water distribution loop.
* Manages projects and work load assignments as required.
* Coordinates activities in conjunction with and in the absence of the immediate supervisor.
* Prepares equipment and plans for jobs by reading blueprints, coordinating with coworkers and assembling appropriate equipment.
* Reports needed equipment and supplies in order to maintain proper amounts of inventory to perform jobs in an timely manner.
* Investigates and troubleshoots potential risk failures in order to proactively address needs and prevent failures to minimize cost.
* The goal of this position is to provide livable/workable interior space for Students, Faculty, Staff, and Research.
* This position also performs all other duties as assigned.
** This position is considered to be essential personnel, and may require working overtime, which could include nights and weekends as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Eight years' of related experience with some experience in a lead or supervisory role; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of and skill in use of standard tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of general maintenance task.
* Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance,
* Knowledge of blueprints, schematics, and working drawings.
* Ability to use basic shop math applications.
* Ability to locate and identify problems in appropriate building system or equipment and to plan and execute necessary repairs.
* Physical ability to perform moderately heavy physical work which includes lifting and crawling, and to remain outdoors in inclement weather.
* Knowledge of appropriate safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
* Eight (8) years of HVAC experience preferably working with chilled water systems, or a combination of training and work experience.
* Strong DX experience is also helpful.
* Universal EPA certification.
* Prior experience working within the setting of a higher education institution.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Possession of a valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.

Job Duties:

• Performs repairs on campus mechanical equipment including HVAC and other mechanical systems. Provides assistance and instruction to junior team members.
• Performs preventive maintenance on campus mechanical equipment including, but not limited to; air handlers, chillers, cooling towers, DX systems and pumps. Provides assistance and instruction to junior team members.
• Maintains tools in good working order. Makes tool and material requests to supervisor, or senior team member. Maintains cleanliness of shop, mechanical spaces on campus, and university vehicles. Picks up trash on campus when it is encountered.
• Makes suggestions on new equipment and equipment operation. Works with campus EMS and monitors BMS as assigned.
• Communicates with the requestors of work orders assigned. Attends position specific training as available. Performs all other duties assigned by Facilities Maintenance supervisor, manager, or director.
• Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision. Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments.
• Promotes Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here .

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.