Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $29.95 - Midpoint: $38.94 (Hourly N10) Department/Organization: 504106 - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm; some nights and weekends. Note to Applicants: This is a campus only search. You must be a current UA employee to be considered. Job Summary: The HVAC Mechanic III performs highly skilled work in operation, maintenance, and repair of all types of refrigeration, cooling and heating equipment, and refrigeration, cooling, ventilating, and heating equipment within assigned area under limited supervision. Acts as a lead worker. Trains and supervises other Mechanics. Interprets plans and blueprints. Drives from site to site. Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of HVAC experience to include some supervisory or work lead experience; OR journeyman card in HVAC. EPA Section 608 HVAC Universal Certification. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions. Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen. Skills and Knowledge: Ability to lift, handle, and maneuver the tools, materials, and supplies of the job. Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot blueprints, drawings, manuals, maps, schematics, and plans. Ability to do material takeoffs. Good people skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Good verbal and written communications skills. Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
See More Details >>Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $27.21 - Midpoint: $35.35 (Hourly N9) Department/Organization: 504106 - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm; some nights and weekends. Note to Applicants: This is a campus only search. You must be a current UA employee to be considered. Job Summary: The HVAC Mechanic II performs skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of all types of refrigeration, cooling and heating equipment, and refrigeration, cooling, ventilating, and heating equipment within assigned area. Acts as lead worker. Trains and supervises entry-level Mechanics. Interprets plans and blueprints. Drives from site to site. Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of HVAC experience. EPA Section 608 HVAC Universal Certification. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions. Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen. Skills and Knowledge: Ability to lift, handle and maneuver the tools, materials and supplies of the job. Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot blueprints, drawings, manuals, maps, schematics, and plans. Ability to do material takeoffs. Good people skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Good written and verbal communications skills. Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
See More Details >>Enviremedial Services, Inc. is a fast-growing contractor seeking experienced, self-motivated, commercial service technicians with a great work ethic and drive to excel in this competitive and fast-paced industry. Leverage your current skills while developing new skills and join an incredible team. Are you tired of being on-call, working weekends, and holidays? Join our team and have a dependable schedule. Overnight travel is required for this position. We are currently seeking skilled Commercial HVAC Service Technicians with a minimum of 5 years of commercial HVAC service experience. The Commercial Service Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems utilizing their knowledge of refrigeration theory, electrical schematics, pneumatics and electronic control systems, pipe fitting, welding/brazing and mechanical layouts. Technician will perform services on US ARMY Reserve sites throughout Alabama. Overnight Travel is required for this position. Company vehicle will be provided. • Signing Bonus Opportunity - Paid after 120 days of employment. Bonus Range $2,000 - $6,000 based upon performance and experience level. A Note to U.S. Veterans: Experience gained through military service in mechanical, electrical, or maintenance roles is highly valued and may be considered equivalent to civilian trade experience. We welcome Veterans to apply and bring their mission-ready expertise to our team. Responsibilities: • Primary focus on chiller and boiler plants • Responsible for servicing products and equipment on assigned projects • Performs repairs, overhauls, and start-ups of commercial HVAC systems • Uses a variety of hand tools, following blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair units • Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnostics, replacement, and modifications as needed • Prepares for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials and coordinating on-site work as necessary. • Documents work by completing paperwork on each job and maintaining files. • Keeps current all manufacturers' products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair • Provides technical support to management • Flexibility to work on other assigned tasks ase required, such as kitchen equipment refrigerators/freezers, minor plumbing, minor electrical, etc. Requirements: • 5+ years of service experience • HVAC trade school certification or apprenticeship program or an acceptable equivalent • Valid driver's license with clean drivers record • Must be able to pass Federal background Check and 10 Panel Pre-Employment Drug Screening • EPA Approved Universal Technician Certification • Low Voltage Electrical Certification preferred • Veterans Encouraged to Apply: Enviremedial Services proudly supports our nation's Veterans and values the skills gained through military service. Relevant military experience may be considered equivalent to industry-specific experience, particularly in technical, leadership, or maintenance-related fields. We strongly encourage qualified Veterans to apply. Company Sponsored Benefits: • Enviremedial Services, Inc. is an Employee Owned Company. Often referred to as an ESOP, an ESOP is similar to a Profit Sharing Plan which allows the Sponsor to contribute not only cash, but also its own stock for the benefit of participating employees. ESI established the ESOP to enable employees to accumulate a beneficial ownership interest in the stock of ESI, which is not publically traded, and to share in the potential growth and profits of ESI. Please note that the ESOP does not provide voting rights to any shares allocated to the employee. • Eligibility To become eligible to participate in the ESOP the employee must have attained the age of 21. An eligible employee who has worked at least 1,000 hours in a 12-month period beginning on their date of hire will become a "Participant" in the plan on the first January 1 or July 1 after the end of the 12-month period. • Vacation - Effective immediately • 0-3 years of service: 80 Hours - 10 days each year • 4-5 years of service: 96 Hours - 12 days each year • 6+ years of service: 120 Hours - 15 days each year • Sick Pay Max Accrual of 56 hours per year Accrual begins immediately upon hire. • Per Executive Order (EO) 13706 Employees will accrue (earn) not less than one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked on or in connection with a covered contract, up to a maximum of fifty-six (56) hours. • Twelve (12) Predetermined Holidays - Effective immediately • ESI 401(k) Plan- 25% Discretionary Employer Match Effective after 90 days • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance -Effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Enviremedial Services Inc. Pays approximately 90% of Employee only coverage and competitive percentages of dependent coverage. • Immediately upon hire, a fringe benefit of $5.09 per hour (for all regular time up to 40 hours per week worked on SCA Contracts), will be paid into a 401(k) in your name. Once health insurance selections become effective the fringe benefit amount will change depending upon the level of insurance you select. Affirmative Action Statement: It is the policy of Enviremedial Services, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Company truck • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday • Overtime Supplemental Pay: • Overtime pay • Signing bonus Willingness to travel: • 50% (Required) Work Location: On the road
See More Details >>Becoming an HVAC technician in Tuscaloosa, AL, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 HVAC technicians nationwide, with a 6% job growth projected from 2022 to 2032. In Tuscaloosa, the average weekly wage for HVAC technicians is approximately $1,000, with experienced professionals earning up to $1,500 weekly. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
