Job Description

The HVAC Specialist applies knowledge of HVAC and related systems/equipment to install, repair, maintain, clean, and service HVAC equipment. The position performs repair, replacement, and overhaul of equipment such as pumps and compressors; repairs sheet metal duct work, shroud and unit assemblies; performs soldering and/or press fittings on piping and equipment assembly; and performs preventive maintenance and repairs on housekeeping equipment. The position performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Work with minimal supervision troubleshooting and repairing packaged terminal air conditioners (PTAC)
Troubleshoot and repair split HVAC systems
Perform preventive maintenance on multiple types of HVAC systems
Evaluate and repair housekeeping equipment such as vacuums, extractors, sweepers, etc.
Pick-up equipment to be repaired and return equipment once repaired
Keep accurate repair logs
Clean PTAC units prior to repair
Monitor parts inventory
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education: High school degree. EPA Certification

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the field or completion of trade school or apprenticeship, plus one (1) year of experience. Experience may substitute for trade school education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and equipment
Ability to evaluate and repair HVAC equipment
Skilled in the use of associated HVAC tools and diagnostic equipment
Knowledge of systems controls
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics related to HVAC systems, controls, and equipment
Ability to maintain records of repairs, refrigerant logs, and equipment
Knowledge to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on housekeeping equipment such as vacuums, extractors, sweepers, dehumidifiers, scrubbers, etc.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Vocational/Technical school degree. EPA Certification

Experience: Two (2) years in a related field

Work Location

Location: This position is located within the Department of University Housing at the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
This is a full time on-site position

Compensation And Benefits

UT market range: The HVAC Specialist is an MR07
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted fully.

Resume
Cover Letter
List of 3 Professional References

About The College/Department/Division

The Division of Student Life is comprised of an outstanding group of professionals who create student-centered opportunities that contribute to a transformative Volunteer Experience. These opportunities allow students to grow their skills and knowledge outside of the classroom. From health and wellness to service and engagement, we provide opportunities where students exemplify the Volunteer Spirit, inspiring others to learn, lead, and serve.

Our departments provide essential services that support student success and future growth, fostering engagement, leadership, and wellness while enhancing belonging. Together, they create transformative experiences that help students achieve both academic and personal goals.

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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