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HVAC Mechanic

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MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, TX (In Person)

$77,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 03/15/2026 (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Description

Join a mission-driven team supporting researchers who are investigating ways to treat and cure various cancers
  • One client is a Nobel prize winner that has found cures for certain types of melanoma cancers.
MD Anderson's south campus is adding two new state of the art research buildings. The Research and Administrative Facilities (RAF) department manages the operations and maintenance of research and administrative buildings. The RAF team also includes parking and transportation, audio visual and event operations, as well as the exterior site operations, all of which support all the Houston campuses and properties. The RAF team values honesty, openness, empowerment and expects everyone to lead by example. We strive to be a group of high performing individuals, unified as a team, providing excellent customer service in an efficient and timely manner. We embrace the 1-Team, 1-Mission, 1-Division philosophy. As a team they truly work each day to contribute to Making Cancer History.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm The salary range is $69,000
  • $86,000
  • $103,000.
Ideal candidate will have an EPA Universal license.
MD Anderson offers our employees:
  • Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
  • Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
  • Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
  • Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
  • Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
  • Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
  • Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
  • Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
Why Join MD Anderson? Be part of a world-renowned cancer center making an impact across Texas and beyond. Collaborate with top-tier leaders and institutions in academic medicine Help shape the future of healthcare through bold, system-wide innovation Work with a
Mission-Driven Organization:
Be part of MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer through integrated patient care, research, and education, contributing to a globally recognized institution with a meaningful purpose. SUMMARY The primary purpose of the HVAC Mechanic position is to maintain heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems. This position impacts the HVAC/R systems through maintenance and service.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Installs, maintains and repairs HVAC systems. Makes initial settings and final adjustments of commercial HVAC systems and modifies existing installations to obtain required results. Monitors and troubleshoots HVAC issues through BAS systems and/or other diagnostic tools. Follows schedule of preventive maintenance and makes recommendations regarding major overhaul of systems. Investigates outages. May order materials and maintain inventory.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Maintain Facility appearance, Functionality and Safety
  • Knowledge of typical HVAC system control strategies.
  • Assist with the repair/calibrate HVAC systems to include air handling units, fan coil units, terminal boxes, dampers, thermostats, sensors, control valves, and associated HVAC equipment.
  • Read and interpret HVAC, mechanical, electronic, and electrical schematics, blueprints, and floor plans.
  • Quickly respond to client "Dispatch" work order requests for a variety of tasks.
  • Disable malfunctioning equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance of all roof top exhaust fans, air handling units for the MDA South Campus.
  • Maintain and repair all exhaust fans, air handling, units for the MDA South Campus (chill water and steam valves, filter changes, replacement of motors, bearings, shafts, motor bearings, and squirrel cages).
  • Respond to customers' hot and cold room temperature calls.
  • Perform and maintain air balance of rooms to ensure positive or negative pressures.
  • Maintain and repair all mixing boxes controlling temperatures of labs and offices.
  • Requisition parts and materials to repair air handlers, exhaust fans, and miscellaneous equipment.
  • Install and maintain the air conditioning duct work and grills for proper air distribution. Reduce Outside Contractor Costs Utilize the CMMS System (Maximo) to document all preventative maintenance and repair work on facilities equipment. Requisition material. Skilled in practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment of electronic technician trade. Other duties as assigned
  • The employee may be expected to be part of an on-call group and when assigned this responsibility will be compensated for that time.
When on-call, the employee must be available and be able to respond in accordance to policy. Periods of alert when Emergency Conditions may be expected are not considered on-call.
EDUCATION
    Required:
    High School Diploma or Equivalent
      Preferred:
      Associate's Degree Air conditioning/refrigeration engineering or technology or mechanical engineering.
        Preferred:
        Bachelor's Degree Air conditioning/refrigeration engineering or technology or mechanical engineering.
        WORK EXPERIENCE
          Required:
          Four years Experience in a mechanical field to include commercial installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration, control systems or other mechanical environments. or
            Required:
            Three years Experience required with preferred Associates degree, as referenced by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). or
              Required:
              Two years Experience required with preferred Bachelors degree, as referenced by the
              TDLR. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
                Required:
                UC-EPA
                • Universal Certification Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
                Preferred:
                TDL
                • Texas Drivers License Valid Class A, B or C Texas driver's license and eligible to drive State and institutional vehicles.
                Preferred:
                ACRC
                • A/C & Refrigeration Contractor Registered Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR) Technician issued by the State of Texas The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.
                utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
                [http:
                //www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html) Additional Information
                  Requisition ID:
                  179633
                    Employment Status:
                    Full-Time
                      Employee Status:
                      Regular
                        Work Week:
                        Days
                          Minimum Salary:
                          US Dollar (USD) 69,000
                            Midpoint Salary:
                            US Dollar (USD) 86,000
                              Maximum Salary :
                              US Dollar (USD) 103,000
                                FLSA:
                                non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
                                  Fund Type:
                                  Hard
                                    Work Location:
                                    Onsite
                                      Pivotal Position:
                                      Yes
                                      • Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
                                      • Relocation Assistance Available?
                                      : Yes \#LI-Onsite

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