Facilities Control Technician I-Facilities Building Operations
About The Position
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn. The Facilities Control Technician I provides the essential technical skills in the operation and maintenance of electronic, Direct Digital Controls (DDC), HVAC, pneumatic and related building controls. This role is responsible for the essential operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and building controls.
Requirements
- High school graduation or GED.
- One year of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronics or HVAC DDC or pneumatic controls.
- Associates Degree in Electronics or related technical trade can substitute for the required experience.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
Nice To Haves
- Technical associates degree or certificate in electronics, HVAC Systems, or electrical trade.
- Possess essential knowledge of building operations to include HVAC and utilities systems.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the comfort and safety of the University environment by assisting and ensuring the operation and integrity of the Building Automation Systems to include monitoring, diagnosing control problems, installing and modifying HVAC equipment and building automation controls, variable air volume boxes, laboratory and fume hood controls.
- Assists with monitoring and maintaining the operation and integrity of campus fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Responsibilities include alarm response, and assisting with annual fire alarm and fire sprinkler inspections.
- Assists senior technicians and works independently in performing preventive maintenance on campus controls, fire alarms, and other related systems.
- Prepares material requests and orders parts and supplies.
- Conducts self-study and attend training to maintain and improve technical proficiency in control systems.
- Cross trains to support and assist the Utilities Station Operators and Facilities Fire and Life Safety Technicians.
- Assists with projects and the commissioning of new and retrofitted building controls and fire alarm systems.
- Performs some work in Bio-Science Level 3 Labs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
