Facilities Technician, Senior

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a Senior Facilities Technician to lead maintenance crews in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor renovations across HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical systems.

You will mentor teams, coordinate work orders, and support zone facility managers while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. A relevant associate degree or trade program is required, with extensive field experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Temperature Controls, Lighting, Electrical preferred.
• Will consider eight years related education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance crews in PM, troubleshooting, work orders, and minor renovations.
• Coordinate scheduling and mentoring with Zone Facility Managers and coordinators.
• Ensure safety procedures and high-quality workmanship across trades.

Skills

HVAC

Refrigeration

Plumbing

Temperature Controls

Electrical

Leadership

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Trade program in related fields (HVAC, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Lighting, Temperature Controls, Electrical)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number

Requisition Number: Staff_14950

Department

Department FMP-Operations 50001246

Business Unit

Business Unit Business & Finance

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule As directed by supervisor

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

Facilities Technician, Senior will successfully lead crews and complete Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Work Orders and Minor Renovations and to include the following trades: HVAC , Refrigeration, Plumbing, Temperature controls, Lighting and Electrical. This position will be responsible for assisting Zone Facility Managers and/or coordinators with the scheduling, coordinating, mentoring and leading crews.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Required Education: Associate's degree or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Facilities Management, related field or completion of an approved trade program in any of the following related trade programs: HVAC , Plumbing, Refrigeration, Lighting, Temperature Controls, Electrical.

(Will consider eight years related education/experience).

Required Experience

Required Experience 6 years

Experience in any of the following related technical trades: HVAC , Plumbing, Refrigeration, Electrical, Temperature Controls.

(Will consider eight years related education/experience).

Required License

Required License Yes

Must have a valid Driver's license

Required Computer Applications

Required Computer Applications: Not Applicable

Required Other Computer Applications

Required Other Computer Applications: n/a

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 1) Successfully complete training courses as needed to perform the diagnostic testing and analysis of HVAC , Refrigeration, Plumbing, Temperature Controls, Lighting and electrical systems.
• 2) Successfully complete safety training courses and adhere to safety procedures.
• 3) Ability to communicate with campus customers, vendors and technicians.
• 4) Ability to guide others in regard to necessary steps taken to troubleshoot, repair and install a variety of equipment and systems.
• 5) Knowledge and application of a variety of city, state, and federal regulations.
• 6) Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex issues and problems.
• 7) Capable of mentoring crew members and providing guidance throughout the completion of projects.
• 8) Ability to share insight, expertise, and instruct others on complex tasks.

Preferred Education

Preferred Education: None Preferred

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

NA

Preferred Experience

Experience in a supervisory/lead role in a facilities environment.

HVAC or Energy Management systems operation.

Preferred License

Preferred License: Yes

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

CFC Universal, Journeyman Electrical, Journeyman Plumber, or certification of Energy Management System.

Preferred Computer Applications

Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have formal training in Facilities Management, related field or completion of an approved trade program in any of the following related trade programs: HVAC, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Lighting, Temperature Controls, Electrical?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience in any of the following related technical trades: HVAC, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Electrical, Temperature Controls?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have experience in any of the following related technical trades: HVAC, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Electrical, Temperature Controls, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No