HVAC Refrigeration Technician II

Overview

Position: HVAC Refrigeration Technician II
University Facility Services at the University of Arizona is looking to fill an HVAC Refrigeration Technician II position. The successful candidate will install, maintain, repair, and overhaul HVAC and Refrigeration equipment. Working conditions include restricted movement, extreme temperatures, intense noise, hazardous materials, wet locations, hazardous working locations, and lifting and/or carrying heavy objects. This position requires a valid driver’s license to drive University vehicles.

Facilities Management at the University of Arizona consists of over 700 employees and teamwork is our strength. FM services over 13 million square feet of campus—keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean, and all utilities moving through the campus.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs planned maintenance, regular servicing and repairs of heating and refrigeration equipment of all types, sizes and temperature ranges.
• Performs complex repairs and services on mechanical, HVAC, chillers, boilers, walk-ins and cold rooms under direct supervision of the Project Manager.
• Tests malfunctioning systems and components using electrical, mechanical, and digital controls.
• Maintains cooling towers, water treatment and tower distribution system.
• Prepares estimates for repairs and installation of HVAC equipment.
• Installs and replaces all types of HVAC equipment according to prints, specifications, diagrams or other instructions.
• Coordinates work schedules with other shops and departments to keep inconvenience to a minimum.

• Knowledge with reading and understanding schematics.
• Customer service skills and ability to work in a team setting.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Working conditions include but are not limited to restricted movement, extreme temperatures, intense noise, hazardous materials, wet locations, hazardous working locations, and lifting and/or carrying heavy objects.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications, Apprenticeship program, technical training experience required.
• Three years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Repair and maintenance of walk-in/reach-in freezers and coolers experience.
• Repair and maintenance of chillers and boilers experience.
• Repair of ice machines experience.
• Commercial, industrial and residential HVAC systems experience.

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $22.77 - $28.46

Compensation Type hourly rate

Grade 6

Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Career Stream and Level OC2

Job Family Skilled Crafts & Trades

Job Function Facilit, Grounds, & Infra

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates HR-UFSPlanning

Open Date 1/23/2026

Open Until…