Senior HVAC Mechanic - Sunday - Thursday Day / Evening

Senior Lead Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Facilities Management RAF South Campus department supports the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical research and education facilities by ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant performance of essential building systems. The Senior Lead Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic provides technical leadership and expertise for complex HVAC, refrigeration, control, and mechanical systems that support these mission-critical environments.

UT MD Anderson relies on highly skilled mechanical professionals to maintain precise environmental conditions across laboratories, animal facilities, research spaces, and support areas. The Senior Lead Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic coordinates HVAC operations, oversees maintenance activities, supports construction and renovation projects, and serves as a subject matter expert for building automation systems, controls, air balancing, and contractor coordination. The Senior Lead Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic plays a vital role in maintaining operational reliability and regulatory compliance throughout the Facilities Management RAF South Campus portfolio.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, and controls systems. They will have strong expertise in Building Automation Systems (BAS), including DDC controls, Phoenix Controls, Acutrol systems, air balancing, and variable frequency drives, with extensive BAS experience highly preferred. Experience supporting HVAC systems in research, laboratory, or other complex facility environments is highly desirable. Preferred qualifications include a valid Texas Driver's License and an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor's License issued by the State of Texas.

Work Schedule: Sunday, 9AM - 5:30PM and Monday - Thursday, 1PM - 9:30PM

Salary Range: $82,500 - $103,000 - $123,500

Work Location: Facilities Management RAF South Campus - Texas Medical Center

This role directly supports UT MD Anderson's mission by ensuring the reliability and performance of critical HVAC, refrigeration, and environmental control systems that sustain research, education, and operational spaces. The position offers exposure to advanced building automation technologies, complex laboratory environments, construction projects, and specialized mechanical systems while providing opportunities for technical growth, leadership development, and long-term career advancement within a mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities:

• HVAC Operations, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• Install, maintain, service, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems
• Make initial settings and final adjustments to commercial HVAC systems and modify installations to achieve required results
• Monitor and troubleshoot HVAC issues through BAS systems and diagnostic tools
• Investigate outages and recommend major system overhauls when necessary
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC and related equipment assigned to the KAC Shop
• Maintain and repair mixing boxes controlling temperatures
• Assist in implementing a predictive maintenance program for critical HVAC equipment
• Requisition parts and materials through O&M Warehouse Stock Issue Forms
• Order materials and maintain inventory as needed
• Serve as the subject matter expert for HVAC troubleshooting, contractor coordination, and interaction with external business units

• Building Automation Systems, Controls & Air Balancing
• Conduct daily inspections of HVAC equipment through building management control systems
• Monitor Small Animal Facility temperatures and humidity visually and through building management systems
• Monitor and maintain animal and laboratory room temperatures and humidity using BAS systems and calibration tools
• Check, repair, calibrate, and program DDC controls for temperature, humidity, and lighting control
• Perform and maintain room and building air balancing to ensure proper pressurization
• Maintain Phoenix Control Valves, exhaust and supply systems, CFH's, and BSC's to achieve proper air balance
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of variable frequency drives controlling air handling units and exhaust fans
• Troubleshoot, repair, and build components of Staefa and Apogee building management control systems
• Assist Work Control teams in maintaining accurate asset information assigned to the KAC Shop

• Project Support, Vendor Coordination & Compliance
• Coordinate and prioritize workflow for technicians and mechanics
• Participate in development of Owners Design Guidelines, project design phases, and review processes
• Inspect contracted HVAC work to ensure repairs and installations comply with requirements
• Function as a point of contact for vendors and contractors
• Participate in inspections of new construction and renovation projects
• Identify discrepancies and deviations from project specifications
• Conduct project walk-through inspections and create punch lists
• Prepare and submit reports related to operations and projects
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• May precept staff

• Customer Service, Emergency Response & On-Call Support
• Perform preventive maintenance on rooftop exhaust fans, air handling units, fan coil units, terminal boxes, and DX units
• Respond to all code red activations
• Respond to customer service requests and customer hot and cold room temperature calls
• Maintain and repair air distribution terminal boxes and devices
• Install and repair analog and digital DDC controls, conduit, and control wiring
• Provide backup support for refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance crafts
• Perform scheduled on-call responses when assigned

• Critical Alarm Systems Management
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information for all critical equipment monitored by Monitoring Services, including contact names, phone numbers, room numbers, and alarm addresses
• Respond to customer requests for critical equipment alarm installations, disables, disconnects, and information
• Respond to all critical alarms
• Monitor critical equipment and maintain alarm system documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Associate's Degree Air conditioning/refrigeration engineering or technology or mechanical engineering.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Air conditioning/refrigeration engineering or technology or mechanical engineering.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 8 years Experience in a mechanical field to include commercial installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration, control systems or other mechanical environments. or
• Required: 7 years Experience required with preferred Associates degree, as referenced by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). or
• Required: 6 years Experience required with preferred Bachelors degree, as referenced by the TDLR.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: UC-EPA - Universal Certification Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Upon Hire
• Preferred: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid and current Texas driver's license with a minimum of three year's history of verifiable driving history. With less than three years of driving history, but with a minimum of one year of driving history, a waiver may be requested. Upon Hire or
• Preferred: ACRC - A/C & Refrigeration Contractor Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR) Contractor's license issued by the State of Texas Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.