Facilities Ops Technician I – BOF – West Area (Galveston)

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a maintenance technician to perform general/basic trade work across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and related systems in a major hospital setting. Responsibilities include inspections, preventative maintenance, and assisting in major repairs.

The role requires two years of craft experience, the ability to lift 100 lbs, and readiness to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 environment with strict safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Two years of general experience in at least one specified craft.
• Must pass a post-offer employment test and be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• May be required to pass Department of Justice security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintains the assigned area and communicates actions taken.
• Serves as primary contact for Property Services customers.
• Inspects equipment for proper operation and reports issues.
• Performs preventative or corrective maintenance tasks.
• Starts up, shuts down, and adjusts equipment per safety procedures.
• Supports shift coverage and on-call duties for 24/7 operations.
• Participates in disaster/hurricane preparedness activities.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Physical stamina

Craft/trade knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or recognized equivalent and basic knowledge in industrial /commercial craft/trade as approved by Property Services Leadership (i.e., Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC, Structural, Instrumentation/Electronics, Refrigeration, Electronics/Fire Alarms). Two years of general experience working in at least one of the above-mentioned crafts.

Must be capable of demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job in a post-offer employment test as administered by UTMB Rehab Services. This job requires the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. from floor to knuckle and requires frequent bending, standing, and walking.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous relevant experience in a healthcare or academic institution.

Job Description:

Perform at a general/basic level in at least one Industrial/Commercial trade craft (Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Structural, Instrumentation/Electronics, Refrigeration, Electronics /Fire Alarms) with two years of experience for maintenance and repair of Heavy Commercial building systems and equipment.

Job Duties:

• Proactively maintains all aspects of the assigned area of responsibility and communicates with customers and supervisor of action taken.
• Serves as primary point of contact for customers for all Property Services (Physical Plant).
• Performs detailed inspections of equipment for proper operation. Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies.
• Performs preventative or corrective maintenance tasks.
• Starts up, shuts down, and adjusts equipment or systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures
• Assists in major maintenance repairs.
• Performs duties associated with all crafts as developing skills safely allow.
• Supports 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 the 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.
• Identifies and reports safety hazards.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Equipment:

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.

Working Environment/Location of Position:

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory, and/or office environments. May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases and harmful chemicals. Some exposure to weather and physical hazards. Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards and may be required to work in high locations or crawlspaces.

• Exposure to areas under construction.

• Usual working conditions are located in craft shops and mechanical rooms.

• Exposure to adverse weather conditions or temperature extremes.

• Exposure to electrical/mechanical hazards.

• Proper safety precautions must be closely observed when operating and repairing specialized equipment and systems.

• Climb ladders and stairways and work on building rooftops at high elevations.

• Work in confined spaces such as ceilings, under floor crawlspaces, and manholes.

• May be required to work extended hours or rotating shifts.

Other:

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.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.
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