Building Utility Operator

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Building Utility Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining utility equipment in the institution's buildings. The role maintains HVAC and other building utility systems, performs testing and documentation, and completes minor plumbing, electrical, pipe-fitting, painting, and housekeeping tasks. The operator may fill in for absent shift personnel, trains for higher-level positions, and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, operation, repair, and maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, and steam equipment.
Ability to interpret and follow instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Ability to comply with institutional and job-specific safety rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant, and professional manner.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate air compressors, fans, pumps, hot water converters, pressure reducing stations, air delivery systems, thermostats, and water conditioning equipment in institute facilities.
Maintain heating and air conditioning equipment, including cleaning coils, replacing air filters, troubleshooting control circuits, and repairing pumps.
Perform water testing and analysis, and document utility system results.
Perform minor plumbing and electrical maintenance on equipment and building and plant utility systems.
Perform pipe fitting, painting, housekeeping, and other miscellaneous tasks, and log services provided.
Fill in for absent shift personnel when required.
Train for higher-level positions.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free employee UT SELECT medical insurance, with family coverage available through payroll deduction.
$50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental.
Two vision plan options offering standard or enhanced benefits.
Disability insurance enrollment option providing income for qualifying non-work-related illness or injury.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent day care or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement plan eligibility through TRS or, for eligible faculty staff employees, ORP; voluntary retirement programs are also available.
Front-loaded paid time off of 128 to 208 hours annually based on years of service, potentially prorated in the first year.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month, usable for illness or injury after one day of PTO is taken.
Up to 240 hours of paid family leave after six months of consecutive employment.
12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.