Building Utilities Mechanic

University of North Texas System•Fort Worth, TX

6d•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.
Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
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.
Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
Operating machinery and/or power tools.
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
Elevated temperatures.
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
Low temperatures.
Noisy environments.
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Small and/or enclosed spaces.
Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

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.