Metering Technician

Hiring Department:
Utilities and Energy Management

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

We are “the power behind UT”. Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas  have more than 170 employees in five divisions:
Utilities Operations;
Utilities Distribution;
Controls and Operating Technology;
Finance:
Technical Programs and Services;
Sustainability: and Engineering and Performance Management.

We are seeking candidates who share the following core values:
Safety:
Commitment to the well‑being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community. Respect:
Treating everyone with fairness and dignity. Integrity:
Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships. Reliability:
Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services. Teamwork:
Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge. Excellence:
Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward‑thinking, and stewardship.

As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top‑tier research university. We strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives – and we look forward to hearing from you! Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management.

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 make a difference in the lives of Campus Operations staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has earning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

• 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 Linked In 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
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

To perform skilled, technical work involving the installation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of utility metering systems applications.

• Team Collaboration
  - Consistently works with Metering Technicians and cross-functional teams to resolve metering issues, support system reliability, and maintain accurate utility data. Promotes teamwork through knowledge sharing, technical guidance, and effective communication, helping the team achieve operational objectives, meet project deadlines, and continuously improve the metering program.
• Metering System Operation and Maintenance
  - Perform day-to-day operations of metering systems to ensure accurate and reliable performance; perform field…