Preventative Maintenance Technician II, Utility Operation HVAC

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern is actively seeking a skilled Preventative Maintenance Technician II with strong experience performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building systems and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, air, water, and plumbing systems.
As a Preventative Maintenance Technician II, your focus will be on proactive problem-solving, equipment reliability, and customer support, while serving as a key liaison between customers and Facilities Management. This position requires strong technical expertise, a hands-on approach, and the ability to support after-hours work, major repairs, and team training as needed; works under minimal supervision to provide journeyman level skills in performance of work of two trades or crafts.
Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.
Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; some overtime when required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or vocational school.
• 4 years related work experiences are required or journeyman level experience.
• 2 years experience in skilled maintenance trade (PM, DI/RO, Air, Vac).

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on various buildings, systems, and equipment, such as electrical, air systems, deionized water system and plumbing systems, mechanical equipment, etc. and pro-actively maintains all aspects of assigned area of responsibility and consults with customers on priority of work and assume full ownership of customer problems and equipment breakdowns. Serves as liaison between customer and Facilities Management.
• Start up, shut down and adjust equipment or systems in accordance with established operational, safety procedures and complete all UTSW required compliance training, and adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Inspects systems and equipment for proper lubrication, calibration, vibration, seal failures, etc. and performs detailed inspections of equipment for proper operation. Informs appropriate supervisory or managerial personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies and takes appropriate action.
• Performs duties associated with all crafts as developing skills safely allow and performs major repairs on technical systems and supporting equipment and performs preventative, predictive or corrective maintenance tasks as assigned and within timelines. Identifies maintenance needs and performs pro-active repairs before breakdown occurs.
• Support area shift coverage, after hours or extended projects as needed and assists in major maintenance repairs Trains and mentors new personnel in area of expertise as required. Teaches basic knowledge of codes and proper tool use. Reads and interprets and provides "marked up" blueprints / drawings for corrections when needed.
• Documents conditions found and performs minor repairs, as appropriate, following departmental guidelines and serves as primary point of contact for customers for all Facilities Management services.
• Makes recommendations in writing regarding major repairs and/or variances in frequency and type of preventive maintenance scheduled and performs preventative, predictive or corrective maintenance tasks.
• Successfully participates in the Facilities Management sponsored in-house craft trade training program and attends maintenance training courses, area staff and safety meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees