Instrumentation and Controls Technician I- 35097

The University of Texas at Austin Facilities Services • Austin, TX

403d • $51,975 - $51,975

About The Position

The Instrumentation and Controls Technician I position at The University of Texas at Austin involves performing journey-level preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostic testing, and repairs of mechanical systems in campus facilities. The role focuses on maintaining HVAC comfort control and ensuring efficient operation of electrical systems, contributing to operational excellence and enhancing the student experience.

Requirements

• High school or GED.
• Three years of journey-level experience with the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of pneumatic and DDC instrumentation and control systems.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in a technical field.
• More than three years of journey level experience with the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of pneumatic and DDC instrumentation and control systems.
• International Society of Automation Certified Controls Systems Technician (ISA CCST) Level 1 certification.
• Experience at the University of Texas or in a university setting.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to handle responses.
• Demonstrated ability to give a verbal sequence to a response.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
• Successful completion of the Leader Development Program.

Responsibilities

• Responds to heating and cooling trouble calls, interfaces with customers, troubleshoots electronic and pneumatic controls systems and components to maintain HVAC comfort control in university buildings.
• Performs preventive maintenance and calibrates electronic and pneumatic controls and sensors to prevent failures and to keep the building HVAC equipment operating at optimum performance for maximum energy conservation.
• Renovates and upgrades control systems to provide efficient operation of HVAC equipment and improve building comfort.
• Assists others as requested to help troubleshoot HVAC and other equipment to limit the equipment downtime and to resolve concerns related to the campus HVAC equipment.
• Interprets and works from drawings, specifications, and sketches, for assigned projects to ensure university standards are maintained.
• Commissions control systems for new and renovation construction projects to ensure final control installation meets standards and functional requirements.
• Performs work independently from written or verbal instructions and in accordance with established safety procedures to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Researches and recommends repair components and test equipment to assist in procuring components.
• Creates material lists and acquires materials for efficient work.
• Keeps accurate records of materials used and maintains daily time reports to efficiently complete work and document details of the functions performed.
• Keeps accurate and up-to-date documentation of all systems.
• Assists other shops and team members in the accomplishment of shop goals related to key performance indicators.
• Provides timely and courteous customer service, keeps supervisors up-to-date on daily work order status to ensure clear, concise, and necessary communication channels are maintained and customer expectations are met.
• Drives University vehicles to job sites as required.
• Gathers building HVAC and mechanical field data to facilitate analysis and improvement of HVAC performance.
• Participates in the On-Call Program.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED