Mechanical Maintenance Tech (Sr Pool Tech)

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Facilities Operations and Maintenance team, a highly responsive and knowledgeable crew providing outstanding service for Facilities Services and to the university community. Maintenance Operations, a branch of the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Division, provides comprehensive maintenance services in support of the University’s operations. Our teams provide a comprehensive array of qualified services, backed by our licensed and certified technicians, to this end, we offer opportunities for continuing education, as well as various stipends for additional trade licenses. Our team of trained trade experts are well-matched for the university’s operational and maintenance needs, whether the facility is a brand new laboratory or our iconic Tower. Our goal is to self-identify operations and maintenance issues long before our clients realize a repair is needed and take a thoughtful approach to using their resources, structuring processes, and providing the best client service and use of university resources. This goal comes from our sense of ownership and pride in our work. With this approach in mind, the team is organized into a zone-based structure and employs flexible work hours, data analysis, and technology to meet operational goals. Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: 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 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 For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards. For more information on the Maintenance Operations group, please visit: Visit the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Website Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship. Security sensitive; Criminal background check conducted on selected applicant. Hiring decision is contingent on applicant clearing check. This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department. Purpose Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostic testing, and repairs of building systems and components.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Three years of experience in applicable maintenance or construction trade or as a pool and spa technician.
Certified as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or able to obtain that certification within 6 months of being hire for the position.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree.
Graduation from technical or vocational trade school.
More than five years experience in applicable maintenance or construction trade and direct experience as a pool and spa technician.
Experience using diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, power quality meters, accelerometers, etc.
Experience at the University of Texas or in a university setting.
Experience in more than one craft or trade.
Working knowledge of computerized systems.
Ability to read and understand technical manuals and blueprints related to trade.
Ability to write reports summarizing work activities.
Demonstrated stable work history.
Successful completion of the Leader Development Program.

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostic testing, and repairs of mechanical systems for campus fountains and Turtle Pond.
Performs water quality tests and makes adjustments to chemicals, temperature, etc., as necessary to meet pool, spa, and fountain water quality requirements.
Checks and interprets gauges, flow meters, and monitoring equipment for operational efficiency.
Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs of mechanical systems to include pumps, fans, compressors, and specialty equipment.
Acquires field data from equipment, tags, and applies equipment labels.
Cleans mechanical rooms and fountain basins.
Organizes spare parts, equipment and material to ensure proper storage requirements are met and efficient retrieval of items.Acquires parts and maintains appropriate stock of material and supplies.
Maintains inventory for repairs and maintenance.
Maintains records of water quality inspections and prepares reports on repairs and services according to university and regulatory requirements.
Assists electricians, plumbers, refrigeration mechanics, carpenters, and others as needed to meet shop goals and objectives.
Performs basic electrical tasks, such as the replacement of lamps and ballasts.
Utilizes precision instruments to determine flow rates, pressure drop, etc. to insure proper alignment, installation, and operation of belts, chains, couplings, bearings, and other drive components.
Reads blueprints, works from specifications, and follows instructions both written and oral.
Performs daily written explanations on work orders to document work done and to describe equipment problems.
Uses appropriate personal protective equipment to work with hazardous chemicals common to pools and spas.
Other related functions as assigned.

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 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