Facilities Control Tech Leader-Facilities Building Operations

The University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio seeks a Facility Control Tech Leader to provide technical support for electronic, pneumatic, HVAC building automation controls, security, fire, and energy management systems on campus.

Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and upgrading building automation systems, leading a team of technicians, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring code compliance across facilities. This role requires strong diagnostic skills and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Installs, oversees the maintenance, modifications, and repairs of electronic, pneumatic, HVAC building automation controls, security, fire, energy management systems, and other related systems.
• Ensures the comfort and safety of the University environment by assisting and ensuring the operation/integrity of energy management and related communications systems to include installing and modifying HVAC building automation controls, security, fire, laboratory and fume hood controls; upgrading or modifying campus systems to provide current code compliance; and lead in troubleshooting and repairs of control systems; and maintain software updates and associated hardware with building automation control systems; and upgrades or modifies systems to provide current code compliance.
• Supervises Facilities Control Technicians and Technical assistants to include prioritizing and delegating work assignments; and coordinating work of/with outside contractors.
• Supports development and updates of engineering documents/drawings for new and retrofit projects associated with HVAC building automation controls, security, and fire systems.
• Maintains adequate inventory of equipment and maintain records to ensure.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

MS Office Suite

Systems Diagnostics

Quality Control

Blueprints & Schematics

Cross-Training

Estimating Materials & Labor

Safety & Compliance

Education

High School Diploma, Vocational Training or Apprenticeship

Job description

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (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 , YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range

Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Close Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/04/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

Job Details

Job Summary

The Facility Control Tech Leader provides technical support in the field of electronic, pneumatic, HVAC building automation controls, security, fire, and energy management systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Installs, oversees the maintenance, modifications, and repairs of electronic, pneumatic, HVAC building automation controls, security, fire, energy management systems, and other related systems.
• Ensures the comfort and safety of the University environment by assisting and ensuring the operation/integrity of energy management and related communications systems to include installing and modifying HVAC building automation controls, security, fire, laboratory and fume hood controls; upgrading or modifying campus systems to provide current code compliance; and lead in troubleshooting and repairs of control systems; and maintain software updates and associated hardware with building automation control systems; and upgrades or modifies systems to provide current code compliance.
• Supervises Facilities Control Technicians and Technical assistants to include prioritizing and delegating work assignments; and coordinating work of/with outside contractors.
• Supports development and updates of engineering documents/drawings for new and retrofit projects associated with HVAC building automation controls, security, and fire systems.
• Maintains adequate inventory of equipment and maintain records to ensure.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Systems Diagnostic Repairs
• Quality Control
• Interpretation of Blueprints, Schematics, and Specifications
• Cross-Training with Multiple Trades
• Estimating Materials and Labor
• Safety and Compliance

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor construction environments. 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 and/or physical hazards such as working in elevate and confined spaces; working in attics, sub-floors, machine rooms, on roofs, and other operational areas. Exposure may be prolonged. Exposure to various mechanical, electrical, laboratories, and other university spaces. Exposure to variety of construction and physical plant hazards including medium voltages (15KV), confined space, elevated heights, dust & dampness, high noise levels, outside weather and energized equipment & systems. Exposure to potential occupational hazards including toxic, biological, and chemical hazards within certain laboratory spaces. Exposure to elevated level of noise. Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment when needed, to include: steel toe or non-slip shoes, eye protection, hardhat, back belt, body harness, biological protective gear, ear muffs or plugs, respirator, and arc flash protection. Must wear and properly maintain uniforms. Required to be on stand-by call status, carrying pager, cell phone or two-way radio as assigned and respond to afterhours emergency calls. Required to be on stand-by call status for overtime, evenings, after hours, odd hours, shift work, weekends, and/or holidays as needed. Flexibility in scheduling may be required.

Physical Demands

• 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 carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Aff