University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee

Heavy Mechanical Systems Technician / Welder - Facilities Services - UTK

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Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Work type
Onsite
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About this role

Assist Air Conditioning Foreman and mechanics in the performance of assigned duties.  Provide support to other areas of Facilities services as requested.  Assist in evaluating needs of each system to maintain critical heating and cooling systems on campus.  Assist other utilities groups or departments in the performance and completion of various tasks. 

Responsibilities

  • Assist Foreman and other mechanics with monitoring, repairing, and installing air conditioning and heating systems on campus. 
  • Monitor and correct any deficiencies in HVAC and refrigeration systems as directed. 
  • Understand the type and purpose of each system used to maintain the buildings and areas of the entire campus. 
  • Investigate technical problems and determine the best solution to maintain service to campus areas. 
  • Instruct junior mechanics in the proper protocols and repair procedures.
  • Assist Foreman and other mechanics by performing fitting and welding of all mechanical systems and its components included but not limited to air and water cooled chillers, centrifugal water pumps, air / dirt separators, steam to water heat exchangers, cooling towers, air handling units, chilled water piping, condenser water piping, hydronic piping.
  • Study technical materials and repair manuals to increase knowledge of equipment and systems used on campus and the safety protocols needed for safe operations of all systems.
  • Report job information to supervision including any repairs or deficiencies found and the parts or materials needed to correct the condition.   
  • Report and correct any unsafe practices or conditions to supervision.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 4 years of vocational school, can be substituted for 4 years of experience

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

  • Ability to understand standard equipment operating and handling safety protocols

  • Ability fit and weld components of mechanical systems

  • Mechanical knowledge and skills to service and repair HVAC systems and related equipment

  • Ability to maintain a good leave record

  • Ability to follow given instructions and keep records

  • Other Conditions: Valid Driver’s license

 

Work Location

  • University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
  • This is an on-site position

Compensation and Benefits

  • UT market range: MR09
  • Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
  • Find more information on UT Benefits here

 

About The College/Department/Division

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute.  The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top. 

Company

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.  

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Knoxville, Tennessee