Facilities Utilities Technician (BMS, HVAC & Alarms)

University of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a full-time Utilities Operator to support campus plant operations in Florida. The role maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and water systems, using BMS and CMMS.

Responsibilities include daily rounds, alarm response, preventive maintenance, inventory management, and reporting essential facility data. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent with related experience, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs without assistance.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building operation checks and perform daily building rounds.
• Respond to alarms and address leaks; work with BMS, fire alarm, and equipment monitoring.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and reporting on building equipment; change gas cylinders and respond to alarms.
• Additional time for any function as needed and to assist with facilities tasks.
• Moving and loading salt for building water softeners.
• Ordering parts and maintaining inventory.
• Checking and clearing roadways of debris.
• Sending reports and updating logs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Mechanical/electrical system awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/vocational certification

Job description

The University of Florida is seeking a full-time Utilities Operator to support campus plant operations in Florida. The role maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and water systems, using BMS and CMMS.

Responsibilities include daily rounds, alarm response, preventive maintenance, inventory management, and reporting essential facility data. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent with related experience, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and