HVAC Mechanic I

HVAC Mechanic I - 529751

Job no: 529751

Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)

Location: Tuscaloosa

Categories: Maintenance/Skilled Trades/Service, Facilities/ Grounds

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $25.72 - Midpoint: $32.16 (Hourly N8)

Department/Organization: 504106 - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm; May require shift work or weekend work.

Job Summary: The HVAC Mechanic I assists in the operation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial cooling, heating, and refrigeration equipment to include water chillers, cooling towers, pumps, lab equipment, ventilation, air distribution systems, and associated controls. Makes routine inspections. Interprets plans and blueprints. Drives from site to site.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of HVAC experience; OR vocational degree or certificate in HVAC. EPA Section 608 HVAC Universal Certification. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge: Must be able to lift, handle and maneuver the tools, materials and supplies of the job. Must have the ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot blueprints, drawings, manuals, maps, schematics, and plans and do material takeoffs. Must have good people skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Must have good communications skills, both written and verbal.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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Advertised: 23 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time

Applications close: 08 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time