Utilities Station Operator ; Overnight Shift-Facilities Building Operations

Utilities Station Operator I (Overnight Shift)-Facilities Building Operations

UT San Antonio is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond.

UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , You Tube or Linked In .

Up to $45,800 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Full Time

11:00pm-7:00am

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/05/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

The Utilities Station Operator I provides skills for the operation and maintenance of various utility equipment and systems. The position assists with repairs, adjustments, and ongoing maintenance of facilities. The role performs maintenance and repairs of fixtures and equipment on University premises.

• Ensures that uninterrupted utility services are rendered and timely emergency responses.
• Operates and maintain systems and equipment that provide utilities and steam control environmental conditions.
• Monitors and responds to life safety system alarms, emergency conditions, security alarms and related requirement to include fire alarms, emergency power and others.
• Monitors and performs minor utility adjustments through building automation systems.
• Performs building and system maintenance duties such as filter replacement, fume hood operation and dormitory maintenance.
• Responds to all campus emergencies, such as electrical outages, gas leaks, water main/line breaks, and others.
• Performs duties related to energy management, conservation and related such as lighting controls and coordination with TEP.
• Assists with special events and contractors support duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• Current valid driver's license.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• HVAC, Electrical and Mechanical
• Diagnostic and Measuring Devices
• Building Automation Systems

• Control room/office environment (conditioned space) and field environment (dust, dirt, noise, restricted space, extreme temperatures). Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards, hazardous chemicals, high pressure water and air systems, high speed equipment, confined spaces, and heights. Exposure to variable Texas weather conditions.

• Medium work:
  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, and/or use repetitive motions.
  
  Ability to climb ladders and stairways and work on building rooftops of high elevation. Ability to work in confined spaces such as ceiling, under floor crawlspaces, and manholes. Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Reaching overhead, at or below shoulder level. Operating machinery and/or power tools. Required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach;
  
  performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by…