Building Utilities Mechanic

University of North Texas System•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing operation, maintenance/repair and management of building utilities; operate utilities equipment; monitor systems for normal running conditions. Regulate equipment operations and conditions; respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnose the cause and recommend or take corrective action.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with HVAC central plant systems, equipment safety devices, basic electrical knowledge, and repair, starting up, and commissioning HVAC systems.
Hands-on experience with setting up and troubleshooting mechanical equipment is required, including pumps, motors, fans, chillers, boilers, air compressors and testing safety devices.
Typical repairs include large central plant systems with condensing boilers, large pump stations, chillers and refrigerant monitoring systems, office fit out with VAV boxes, air handler retrofits, roof top unit replacement, fan coil units and heat pumps.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application.

Nice To Haves

High level of customer service skills, technical skills.
Monitor operation of all mechanical systems, equipment, including building automation systems, air distribution systems, chillers, boilers, ventilation equipment, air handling equipment, motors, pumps, valves, compressors, air conditioners, and related environmental equipment to insure safe and efficient operation.

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspection, maintenance and repairs to HVAC systems and related equipment. i.e. air handling units, filters, cooling towers.
Maintain comfort levels in a building environment through the computerized building automation system.
Startup/shut down major building equipment. I.e. Chillers, Pumps, Cooling Towers.
Perform minor plumbing and general building maintenance duties as required.
Perform routine inspection, maintenance and repairs to building mechanical systems, i.e. pumps, valves etc.