HVAC Mechanic - Refrigeration / Ice Machine

The Research and Administrative Facilities (RAF) department manages the operations and maintenance of research and administrative buildings, including both the Bastrop and Smithville campuses. The RAF team also includes parking and transportation, audio visual and event operations, as well as the exterior site operations, all of which support all the Houston campuses and properties.

The department has a team that is well-rounded, experienced in every craft, innovative, reliable, and collaborative. Employees thrive in a professional environment with a supportive team culture, guided by MD Anderson's CORE values. With a strong focus on safety and growth, the ideal candidate will be hands-on, a problem solver, and a subject matter expert responsible for critical systems, including a solid understanding of central plant operations.

Ideal candidate will have refrigeration/ice machine experience (2-years) in a commercial or (3-years) residential experience. Ability to troubleshoot walk-in cooler/freezers.

The salary range is $69,000 - $86,000 - $103,000.

Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 30-minute lunch

MD Anderson offers a supportive, safety-focused culture built on psychological safety, fairness, recognition, and strong leadership. Employees benefit from clear communication, ongoing training, career-path opportunities, and provided uniforms and tools.

What's in it for you:

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Accruals for Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB), plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.

• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.

• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Why Join MD Anderson?

Be part of a world-renowned cancer center making an impact across Texas and beyond.

Collaborate with top-tier leaders and institutions in academic medicine

Help shape the future of healthcare through bold, system-wide innovation

Work with a Mission-Driven Organization: Be part of MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer through integrated patient care, research, and education, contributing to a globally recognized institution with a meaningful purpose.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the HVAC Mechanic position is to maintain heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems. This position impacts the HVAC/R systems through maintenance and service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Installs, maintains and repairs HVAC systems. Makes initial settings and final adjustments of commercial HVAC systems and modifies existing installations to obtain required results. Monitors and troubleshoots HVAC issues through BAS systems and/or other diagnostic tools. Follows schedule of preventive maintenance and makes recommendations regarding major overhaul of systems. Investigates outages. May order materials and maintain inventory.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Work Plan & Documentation Interprets and works from blueprints, sketches and diagrams. Estimates cost of work and may order materials and maintain inventory. Discusses issues, concerns and process improvement options with Supervisor. Responsible for completing work order and asset documentation according to CMMS Standards. Provides accurate information on labor hrs & material used to complete the work, work preformed, notes any addtional required work &/or asset information.

Preventive Maintenance Performs Preventative Maintenance on HVAC equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and and CMMS directed work.

Corrective Maintenance Installs, maintains and repairs variety of HVAC work incidental to the installation and repair of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems and related BAS systems.

Team and Work Load Support Investigates outages, supports or preforms other work as neccessary in the management the work load

On-Call The employee may be expected to be part of an on-call group, and when assigned this responsibility, will be compensated for that time. When on-call, the employee must be available and be able to respond in accordance to policy. Periods of alert when Emergency Conditions may be expected are not considered on-call.

Essential Personnel This position is considered "essential personnel" in the event of suspension of normal operations due to inclement weather or other emergencies. They are required to perform duties as outlined in the Emergency Management Plans.

Incidental Work Other incidental or related duties as required.

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: Four years Experience in a mechanical field to include commercial installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration, control systems or other mechanical environments. or

• Required: Three years Experience required with preferred Associates degree, as referenced by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). or

• Required: Two years Experience required with preferred Bachelors degree, as referenced by the TDLR.

• Preferred: Refrigeration/Ice Machine experience (2-years) in a commercial or (3-years) residential experience. Ability to troubleshoot walk-in cooler/freezers. On-call availability - essential personnel.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: UC-EPA - Universal Certification Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Upon Hire

• Preferred: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid Class A, B or C Texas driver's license and eligible to drive State and institutional vehicles. Upon Hire

• Preferred: ACRC - A/C & Refrigeration Contractor Registered Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR) Technician issued by the State of Texas Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent 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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 180223

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Days

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 69,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 103,000

• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

• Fund Type: Hard

• Work Location: Onsite

• Pivotal Position: Yes

• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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