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Job Title Building Operator II - Housing Operations

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

FLSA Non-Exempt

General Job Description

Responsible for the operation and general maintenance of assigned buildings and equipment. Performs all electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical repairs as required to keep buildings and equipment in good operating condition. Responsible for operation and maintenance of all auxiliary equipment in the buildings assigned. Responsible for ensuring equipment operation during the times required and is subject to recall at any time to accomplish successful operations of the buildings. Assistance will be available from the Physical Plant Department, but the Operator is expected to do the majority of the work. Works under limited supervision and may provide limited supervision to Building Operator I. Reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Facilities and Member Services or Associate Director of Student Services/Student Center or Director of Residence Life/Manager of Residence Life Operations or their designee.

Essential Job Functions

1. Operates, maintains, and repairs all mechanical equipment for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning for buildings assigned.

2. The equipment operated will include but not be limited to air handling units, heat exchangers, boilers (up to 300 horsepower), reciprocating air conditioning units (both air cooled and water cooled), and reciprocating air compressors up to 100 tons.

3. Operates and maintains all types of cooling, refrigeration, and working equipment associated with large cafeteria operations.

4. Repairs and inspects ice machines.

5. Makes repairs to plumbing equipment ranging from minor household type to major industrial-level sanitary sewer systems, storm sewer systems, natural gas systems, and grease trap systems.

6. Repairs all types of electrical systems including controls, starters, and motors (both large and small).

7. Performs maintenance, construction, and repair work including painting and general carpentry work in the alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, scaffolding, etc.

8. Inspects all aspects of building and makes all required repairs as soon as possible.

9. Provides training to level I workers.

10. Repairs and maintains vacuum cleaners.

11. Follows safety standards and practices to ensure work is completed as safely as possible.

Non-Essential Job Functions

1. May open and close buildings during regular hours and for special events.

2. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods required to do the job.

2. Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings and electrical systems.

3. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, university policies and procedures.

4. Skill in determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

5. Ability to read and understand blueprints, directions, and schematics, and to write directions and make simple drawings of work.

6. Ability to work from complex written and/or oral instructions.

7. Ability to weld, solder, and braze.

8. Ability to understand plumbing, electrical, and mechanical operations and their relationship to each other.

9. Ability to start work on your own and complete assignments on time.

10. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

11. Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.

Physical Demands

Duties will require moving, lifting, and carrying tools and equipment up to 50 pounds considerable distances, both up and down stairways and ladders.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Required Experience and Training

Three years of experience in similar type operations is required. Experience may be approved if in several different areas which, when combined, would give equal experience (1 year plumbing, 1 year air conditioning, and 1 year electrical experience would be a suitable combination).

Preferred Qualifications

Certification or license for refrigeration reclamation and purchasing of refrigerant is preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.

Min Pay Rate

Mid Pay Rate

Salary Information Salary Grade - 15

Specific Job Requirements/Duties for this Posting

Is Background Check Required? Yes

Benefit and Retirement Eligibility

This position is eligible for participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S2025-054

Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants

Number of Positions Available 1

Posted Date 04/08/2025

Review Start Date

Close Date

Work Schedule

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12824

Contact Information

Contact Name Bradley Cobb

Contact Phone (936)468-6602

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Which of the following best represents your education background?

+ Attended school but did not receive High School Diploma or GED

+ Completed High School Diploma or GED

+ Completed Associate's Degree or two years of college

+ Completed Bachelor's Degree

+ Completed Master's Degree

+ Completed Doctoral Degree or ABD

+ * How many years of related experience do you have?

+ 0

+ 1

+ 2

+ 3

+ 4

+ 5

+ 6

+ 7

+ 8

+ 9

+ 10+

+ * Please select all of the areas in which you have maintenance and repair work experience:

+ Electrical

+ Plumbing

+ Carpentry

+ Painting

+ HVAC

+ Mechanical

+ Electronics

+ Roofing

+ Concrete

+ Brick/Plaster

+ Locksmith

+ * Do you have work experience in Student Housing Operations/Residence Hall/Dormitory building maintenance?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please describe your supervisory experience.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please list any licenses or certifications that you currently hold. If you are currently in the process of completing a license or certificate, please list it along with the estimated date of completion.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

+ Resume