The Senior HVAC Specialist II is responsible for assisting the Air Conditioning Foreman and Mechanics in the performance of assigned duties. This position will assist in evaluating the needs of each system to maintain critical heating and cooling systems on campus and will provide support to other Facilities Services utilities groups or departments in the performance and completion of various tasks as requested.

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 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
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 condition to supervision
Study technical materials and repair manuals to increase knowledge of equipment and systems used on campus and the safety protocols needed for safe operation of all systems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education:
- High school diploma or GED
- EPA refrigerant handling certification
Experience:
- Four (4) years of relevant vocational or technical training may substituted for experience on a year-to-year basis
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to understand standard equipment operating and handling safety protocols
- Mechanical knowledge and skills to service and repair HVAC systems and related equipment
- Ability to follow given instructions and keep records
Other Conditions:
- Valid Driver’s license
- Ability to wear a respirator and other assigned PPE

Work Location

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

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR08
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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.

About Us

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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Job Info

Job Identification 5261
Job Category Facilities Services
Posting Date 09/24/2025, 04:34 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 2040 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US

EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.

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