Building Systems Technician

Working Title

Building Systems Technician

UO Building Systems Maintenance-1004

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff by offering fantastic benefits like vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

Building Systems Maintenance has three levels of Building System Technicians, and the level is determined by a candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and applicable licensure.

Building Systems Technician I, II, and III: All Building Systems Technicians periodically review, clean, and perform preventative maintenance of all mechanical equipment and spaces to identify and repair any potential problems, maintain and repair general HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and structural equipment and components to manufacturers’ recommendation, and assist trade-based or licensed technicians to complete tasks. Additionally, technicians maintain a clean workspace to promote maximum efficiency and to keep yourself and staff/students safe, assist with campus projects, irregular maintenance activities, and emergencies, and complete work orders and utilize an electronic timekeeping system daily.

Building Systems Technician II: In addition to the duties and responsibilities above, a level II will work more independently and be given more complex duties. A Building Systems Technician level II will also replace bearings and seals on centrifugal pumps, change bearings on fan systems, motors, and pump shafts under supervision, learn and become proficient with equipment management controls (EMCS) to start, stop, seek status, or change conditions of HVAC systems, and communicate and coordinate with outside vendors and manufacturers for the repair and replacement of building components.

Building Systems Technician III: In addition to the duties and responsibilities above, a level III will use the EMCS to trend data and reset building preventative maintenance meters, generate activity and outage notifications, train, mentor, and verify work of other staff, students, temp, and/or on-call personnel in preventative maintenance, repair, and care of building systems, and contribute to fostering a positive work environment, motivate and encourage staff to improve, research and participate in professional development opportunities, and support leadership and contribute to the development and implementation of departmental vision and goals.

All levels will be assigned to a rotating on-call schedule and urgent situations occasionally require after‑hours work.

Building Systems Technician I, II and III: High school or equivalent experience. Able to lift 60 lbs. Able to work from a ladder and/or aerial equipment. Available by cell phone to assist with campus emergencies and available for regular rotations on the weekend and after‑hours on‑call schedule. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirement.

Building Systems Technician I: Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions. Thinking and reasoning skills. Good communication skills. Thoroughness and attention to detail. Good time management and organizational skills. Familiar with and able to operate tools and machinery.

Building Systems Technician II: In addition to the minimum qualifications above, a level II must have a minimum of 2 years of prior successful work experience in general maintenance and/or building maintenance and systems or demonstrated equivalent comprehension. Good analytical thinking and reasoning skills, strong communication skills, and high attention to detail. Understanding of building and construction principles and knowledge, experience, and ability to operate a variety of tools and…