Building Systems Technician: HVAC, Alarms & On-Call

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

University of Utah Health is hiring a Maintenance Technician to monitor and respond to building automation and alarms across campus facilities. You will assess issues, perform repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical equipment, and coordinate with trades to ensure continuous operations.

The role requires on-call availability 24/7, ability to read blueprints, and strong problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (2012 version).
• Proficiency in basic computer functions.
• Ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Monitors building automation systems, alarms, and trouble calls.
• Responds to alarms and occupants' trouble calls promptly.
• Assesses damage and decides best course of action.
• Repairs and troubleshoots HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical issues.
• Reviews alarm summaries and adjusts BAS as needed.
• Documents daily building system problems and communicates them.
• Advises staff of situations affecting operations.
• Takes daily readings of major equipment and documents irregularities.

Skills

NFPA 101 Knowledge

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Blueprint Reading

Follow Instructions

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

On-Call Readiness

Rotating Shifts

Time Management

Detail-Oriented

Multitasking/Problem-Solving

Education

HVAC-R / Building Systems maintenance experience

Utah Driver's License (may be required)

Job description

University of Utah Health is hiring a Maintenance Technician to monitor and respond to building automation and alarms across campus facilities. You will assess issues, perform repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical equipment, and coordinate with trades to ensure continuous operations.

The role requires on-call availability 24/7, ability to read blueprints, and strong problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.