Facilities Technician

Title: Facilities Technician
Employee Classification: Facilities Technician
Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas
Division: DAL-Operations
Sub Division-Department: DAL-Chief Operating Officer
Department: DAL-Facilities & Gen Services-533000
Job Location: Downtown Dallas
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

The UNT Dallas Facilities Maintenance Department supports the campus by providing responsible stewardship and efficient operation of UNT System's physical assets. The team performs routine and preventative maintenance and repairs of the building and utility infrastructure, and operates, maintains, and repairs facilities and installed systems in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and established policies and standards.

• Able to perform routine maintenance to electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Operate computer based Building Management System.
• Inspect and verify satisfactory completion of work by contractors and others.
• Operate and reset Fire Alarm system, Fire Sprinkler System, Fire Pump, Stair Pressurization fans, smoke curtains, fire dampers, etc.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair MEP equipment at the downtown Dallas location.

High school diploma/GED equivalent and one (1) year experience in related maintenance/repair field; or any equivalent combination of experience, education or training.

• Knowledge of and skill in use of standard tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of general maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance.
• Knowledge of blueprints, schematics, and working drawings.
• Ability to use basic shop math applications.
• Ability to locate and identify problems in appropriate building systems or equipment and to plan and execute necessary repairs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Physical ability to perform moderately heavy physical work which includes lifting and crawling, and to remain outdoors in inclement weather.

• Five years experience in either the HVAC or Electrical trade.
• Associate Degree or Trade School.

• Communicating with others to exchange information. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds; up to 50 pounds; up to 100 pounds or more; moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces. Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• Elevated temperatures.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles; exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
• Low temperatures. Noisy environments.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. Small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

8am - 5pm Monday thru Friday

No

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

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The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit—and takes actions to prevent—discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities.

UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.