Facilities Ops Technician II - Facilities Services; Galveston

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or recognized equivalent and one journeyman level industrial/commercial craft/trade as approved by Property Services Leadership (i.e. Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC, Structural, Instrumentation/Electronics, Refrigeration, Electronics/Fire Alarms) demonstrated by one of the following:

• Texas state license or approved equal license with two years of experience at journeymen level.
• Recognized apprentice program or trade school with two years of experience at journeymen level.
• Community college certification, or associate degree in a related field with two years of experience at journeymen level.
• NCCER training program or other UTMB approved certification with two years of experience at journeymen level.

Licensure/certification/degree options above can be substituted by 8 years Industrial/Heavy Commercial experience in at least one craft (Job information and references are required to validate 8 years Industrial/Heavy Commercial experience relative to our environment).

Perform at a journeyman level in at least one distinct industrial/commercial trade craft (Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Structural, Instrumentation/Electronics, Refrigeration, Electronics/Fire Alarms) for maintenance and repair of heavy commercial building infrastructure and equipment.

• Proactively maintain all aspects of assigned area of responsibility.
• Consult with customers on priority of work and assume full ownership of customer problems and equipment breakdowns; serve as liaison between customer and Property Services (Physical Plant).
• Perform detailed inspections of equipment for proper operation; inform appropriate supervisory or managerial personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies and take appropriate action.
• Perform major repairs on complex systems and supporting equipment.
• Start up, shut down and adjust equipment or systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures.
• Perform preventative or corrective maintenance tasks as assigned and within timelines.
• Identify maintenance needs and perform pro‑active repairs before breakdown occurs.
• Train and mentor new personnel in area of expertise as required; teach basic knowledge of codes and proper tool use.
• Read and interpret and provide “marked up” blueprints/drawings for corrections when needed.
• Attend and participate in project designs, reviews, shutdowns, project meetings, final inspections and commissioning.
• 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.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Perform related duties as required.

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

• Exposure to areas under construction.
• Usual working conditions found in craft shops and mechanical rooms.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions or temperature extremes.
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical hazards.
• Proper safety and precaution must be closely observed when operating and repairing specialized equipment and systems.
• Climb ladders and stairways and work on building rooftops of high elevation.
• Work in confined spaces such as ceilings, under floor crawlspaces, and manholes.

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

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

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

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.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States-Texas-Galveston
• Work Locations: 1116 - Clinical Services Wing
• Organization: UTMB Health
• Employee Status: Non‑Manager
• Job Level: Day Shift
• Shift: Standard
• Posting Date: Dec 17, 2025, 4:14:49 PM