Preventative Maintenance Technician II, Zale Lipshy Pavilion

Job Summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is actively seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician II to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical building systems and equipment at Zale Lipshy Pavilion. We look for someone with journeyman-level skills in multiple trades—including HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems—in a hospital/healthcare environment; strong troubleshooting abilities, a proactive maintenance mindset, and experience maintaining healthcare or commercial facility systems.

Zale Lipshy Pavilion, onsite 100% of time; assist other UTSW locations as needed.

7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday; availability for overtime when needed.

• Education: High School Diploma or vocational school.
• Experience: 4 years related work experience or journeyman-level experience; 2 years experience in skilled maintenance trade (PM, DI/RO, Air, Vac).

• Perform preventive maintenance on building, systems, and equipment such as electrical, air systems, deionized water system, plumbing systems, and mechanical equipment; proactively maintain all aspects of assigned area and consult with customers on priority of work.
• Start up, shut down, and adjust equipment or systems in accordance with established operational, safety procedures and complete all UTSW required compliance training.
• Inspect systems and equipment for proper lubrication, calibration, vibration, seal failures, etc.; perform detailed inspections and report unusual conditions or deficiencies to supervisory or managerial personnel.
• Carry out major repairs on technical systems and supporting equipment and perform preventative, predictive, or corrective maintenance tasks as assigned and within timelines.
• Support area shift coverage, after‑hours or extended projects as needed; assist in major maintenance repairs.
• Train and mentor new personnel in area of expertise; teach basic knowledge of codes and proper tool use; read and interpret blueprints or drawings for corrections when needed.
• Document conditions found and perform minor repairs, following departmental guidelines; serve as primary point of contact for customers for all Facilities Management services.
• Make recommendations in writing regarding major repairs and/or variances in frequency and type of preventive maintenance scheduled.
• Participate in the Facilities Management sponsored in‑house craft trade training program; attend maintenance training courses, area staff, and safety meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security: This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

In accordance with federal and state law, the University also prohibits harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, citizenship, or veteran status.