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Senior HVAC Technician

University of North Texas System

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026

💰 $52,125/yr($39,600/yr – $52,125/yr)

About the role

Title: Senior HVAC Technician

Employee Classification: Senior HVAC Technician

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Facilities

Department: UNT-Facilities-Gen-152000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $39,600 - $52,125.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The University of North Texas Facilities Utilities Maintenance area is a critical component for the daily operation of the University. We are a 24/7 department, responsible for the efficient operation and management of all campus electricity, heating, cooling, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance. Our goal is to provide reliable, timely service for our staff, students, and faculty to focus on world-class education. We serve over 5 million square feet in all education and general buildings. This includes three substations, two main chiller plants, three satellite plants, various boilers, air handlers, and transformers. UNT is a small city inside the city of Denton Texas. Our team interfaces with the city to supply reliable and timely maintenance, so we continue to provide a world-class environment for research and education.

Position Overview

* This position is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on all equipment associated with the production and distribution of chilled water to buildings on the UNT Denton campus.
* This position also performs all other duties assigned, including decorative fountain repairs, building automation troubleshooting, and troubleshooting and/or repair of chilled water end-use devices (AHUs).
* This position is also responsible for maintenance on DX units, walk-in coolers, and any related control devices.
* The goal of this position is to provide livable/workable interior space for students, faculty, staff, and research.
* Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and upgrades all equipment associated with HVAC for building on the UNT Denton Campuses.
* Systems include but are not limited to chillers, pumps, cooling towers, DX systems, and a campus-wide chilled water distribution loop.
* Inspects HVAC systems and their components (heating units, building exhaust fans, ventilation units, etc.) to evaluate, condition, and identify necessary repairs and recommend preventive maintenance.
* Prepares written materials (repair status, activity logs, etc.) to document activities and/or convey information.
* Recovers and recycles the refrigerants used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems as per EPA regulations.
* Installs, maintains, repairs, and rectifies problems through the many mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems including electrical motors, compressors, pumps, fans, ducts, pipes, thermostats, and switches which comprise heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems as per EPA regulations.
* Keeps records of all refrigerants purchased and used as per EPA regulations.
* Other duties as assigned.
** This position is considered to be essential personnel, and may require