HVAC Mechanic II

Position Highlights

Please Note: The Preferred Qualifications section has been updated.

The HVAC Mechanic II is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This role involves diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring systems operate efficiently and safely. The HVAC Mechanic II must be knowledgeable about industry standards, local codes, and safety regulations.

University Facility Services at the University of Arizona consists of over 700 employees and services over 13 million square feet of campus, keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean and all utilities moving through the campus. TEAMWORK is our strength.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Repair work includes, but is not limited to, preventative maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, overhaul and repair of building systems HVAC and Mechanical equipment.
• Maintain and repair critical, specialized high profile equipment, i.e. decorative fountains and stadium sky box heating and cooling equipment.
• Maintain assigned building systems and equipment and ensure that it is operating efficiently, functioning properly as per design intent and meeting established operational guidelines.
• Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul equipment such as air handlers, exhaust fans, pumps, evaporative coolers, cooling towers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, bearings, electric motors, and other environmental changing devices and other mechanical equipment or electrical components.
• Install, maintain or repair air handlers, fan coils, exhaust fans, air compressors, pumps, vacuum pumps, evaporative coolers, belts, bearings, sheaves, and other ventilation and air conditioning equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and various work station softwares.
• Familiar with the use of hand and power tools, as well as testing and troubleshooting equipment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and educate clients on system usage and maintenance.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications, Apprenticeship program, technical training experience required.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC Mechanic experience in a university setting.