Facilities Monitoring and Response Specialist I

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Monitoring and Response Specialist I provides 24/7 monitoring and support of campus facilities systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and emergency power systems. Assists with inspections, troubleshooting, minor repairs, preventive maintenance, and emergency response. Coordinates with vendors and campus personnel, manages service requests and work orders, and ensures safe, efficient operation of critical building systems while maintaining compliance with university policies and safety standards. Provides support work in the 24/7 monitoring and service of office and laboratory building systems and the response to critical situations campus-wide.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of water delivery systems, pressure systems, boilers, heating/ventilation/air conditioning systems, electrical control panels, computerized control panels, fire and safety equipment, and refrigeration systems.
Basic PC skills.
Third Grade Stationary Engineer License by Houston Permitting Center required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
2 years of job-related experience required
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Assists lead personnel with the campus-wide systems monitoring using the building automation system (BAS) and by performing site visits (rounds) to each building.
Checks for temperature, noise, water, odor, or visual issues and alarms related to building equipment and systems campus-wide.
Assists lead personnel with the proper operation and control of equipment and/or systems which include, but are not limited to, HVAC and associated mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, disposal, storm and sewage drainage, hot and cold potable and non-potable water, elevator, building automation and associated controls, compressed medical and control air, vacuum, water softener, reverse osmosis (RO), fire, sprinkler, and emergency power systems.
Assists lead personnel with troubleshooting and performing minor repairs, calibration, and adjustments to electronic, pneumatic and electrical control systems including variable speed drives.
Receives and responds to customer-related and other FIXT calls including, but not limited to, elevator malfunctions, fire alarms, and UTPD calls after normal operating or work hours.
Assists with performing air and water balancing tasks and chemical testing of water softeners and RO systems.
Conducts or assists in preventative maintenance projects as directed.
Required to carry a university communication device as assigned and respond to calls during normal work hours.
May communicate (face-to-face, telephone, email, or text) emergency and project related issues and reports directly with vendors, project managers, supervisor, and other customers.
May work with supervisor, team leaders, project management team members or others to oversee or coordinate vendor and other projects after normal business hours.
Receives, enters, and completes assigned work orders using the computerized maintenance manager system (CMMS) through personal computer (PC) and smartphone applications.
Performs assigned tasks following university/departmental policies/procedures, safety precautions, and trade codes.
Personnel in designated essential positions are expected to report to their designated work site during their appointed work schedules, even when the institution has been officially declared to be on restricted access or closed due to adverse conditions.
Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care