Facilities Ops Technician I (Night Shift, 8 Days on, 6 Days Off) - BOF - Central Area, Galveston

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking a maintenance technician for heavy commercial building systems. You will perform duties in Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Structural, and Instrumentation with at least two years of craft experience.

Role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, safety compliance, and potential disaster response. Must lift up to 100 lbs and work various shifts in a 24/7 hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge in industrial/commercial crafts approved by leadership.
• Two years of general experience in at least one listed craft.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintains all aspects of the assigned area and communicates actions taken.
• Serves as primary contact for Property Services customers.
• Performs inspections and informs personnel of unusual conditions.
• Performs preventative or corrective maintenance tasks.
• Start up, shut down, and adjust equipment per procedures.
• Assist in major maintenance repairs.
• Participate in disaster/hurricane preparedness activities.
• Complete UTMB-required compliance training.

Skills

Industrial trades knowledge

Basic craft skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

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 the floor to the knuckle and requires frequent bending, standing, and walking.

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 the floor to the knuckle and requires frequent bending, standing, and walking.

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 the supervisor of action taken.


• Serves as the primary point of contact for customers for all Property Services (Physical Plant).


• Performs detailed inspections of equipment for proper operation. Inform appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies.


• Performs preventative or corrective maintenance tasks.


• Start up, shut down, and adjust 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 allows.


• Support 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 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 the 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 and 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

Tuesday to Tuesday, Night Shift, 8 Days on, 6 Days off.

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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1116 - Clinical Services Wing

Job

Engineering, Crafts, Trades & LaborRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 2, 2026, 5:41:17 PM