Air Conditioning Mechanic-Intermediate
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Marketing & Communications
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Dec 19, 2025
Under general supervision, responsible for providing journey-level skills to repair and maintain air distribution system equipment. Inspects, tests, adjusts and balances heating, cooling and ventilating systems using specialized tools and test equipment to attain specified performance standards.
Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:45am to 4:15pm
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
- Skilled in air distribution system repair in a large, complex institutional environment.
- Skilled in using specialized tools and test equipment, such as pitot tube, manometer, anemometer, velometer, balometer, psychrometer and thermometer to isolate problems and determine where adjustments are necessary.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and directed; takes ownership for deliverables and deadlines.
- Great oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of a computer running Windows Operating System.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or GED is required.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a valid state of Texas driver's license and have a clean driving record.
- Services and maintains building and facility HVAC systems and equipment.
- Repairs, replaces or adjusts worn or broken parts.
- Checks and measures air flow; monitors temperature of water entering/leaving coils; adjusts belt drives on fans to change required air delivery.
- Measures water flow through coils to calculate required flow and adjusts controls to assure proper delivery.
- Monitors pressure and flow of the air distribution system to ensure continued proper operation.
- Maintains records and prepares reports on repairs and services completed.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.