• Facilities Ops Technician I - BOF - Central Area

    UTMB Health (Galveston, TX)


    Facilities Ops Technician I - BOF - Central Area

     

    Galveston, Texas, United States

     

    New

     

    Engineering, Crafts, Trades & Labor

     

    UTMB Health

     

    Requisition # 2506370

    Minimum Qualifications:

    High School diploma or recognized equivalent and basic knowledge in industrial /commercial craft/trade as approved by Property Services Leadership (i.e., Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC, Structural, Instrumentation/Electronics, Refrigeration, Electronics/Fire Alarms).Two years of general experience working in at least one of the above-mentioned crafts. Must be capable of demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job in a post-offer employment test as administered by UTMB Rehab Services. This job requires the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. floor to the knuckle and requires frequent bending, standing, and walking.

    Job Description:

    Perform at a general/basic level in at least one Industrial/Commercial trade craft (Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Structural, Instrumentation/Electronics, Refrigeration, Electronics /Fire Alarms) with two years of experience for maintenance and repair of Heavy Commercial building systems and equipment.

     

    ***The successful candidate may be required to pass a Department of Justice security clearance.

    Job Duties:

    + Serves as the primary point of contact for customers for all Property Services (Physical Plant).

    + Performs detailed inspections of equipment for proper operation. Inform appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies.

    + Performs preventative or corrective maintenance tasks.

    + Start up, shut down, and adjust equipment or systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures.

    + Assists in major maintenance repairs.

    + Performs duties associated with all crafts, as developing skills safely allows.

    + Support area shift coverage, on-call duties, and after-hours or extended projects as needed for an institution that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    + Participate in disaster/hurricane preparedness list, i.e., E1A (Ride out team) or E1B (Recovery team).

    + Complete all UTMB-required compliance training.

    + Attend staff training and safety meetings.

    + Identifies and reports safety hazards.

    + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

    + Performs related duties as required.

    Working Environment/Location of Position:

    Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory, and/or office environments. May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases and harmful chemicals. Some exposure to weather and physical hazards. Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards, and may be required to work in high locations or crawlspaces.

     

    + Usual working conditions are located in craft shops and mechanical rooms.

    + Exposure to areas under construction.

    + Exposure to adverse weather conditions or temperature extremes.

    + Exposure to electrical/mechanical hazards.

    + Proper safety and precautions must be closely observed when operating and repairing specialized equipment and systems.

    + Climb ladders and stairways and work on building rooftops at high elevations.

    + Work in confined spaces such as ceilings, under-floor crawlspaces, and manholes.

    + May be required to work extended hours or rotating shifts.

    Equipment:

    Use of hand and power tools in industrial building allied trades. Basic computer skills and the ability to use and operate handheld electronic communication devices. Skills associated with diagnostic testing equipment.

    Other:

    Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

    Salary Range:

    Actual salary commensurate with experience.

    Work Schedule:

    Monday through Friday, and may be required to work extended hours or rotating shifts.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

     

    Compensation