Mechanical Maintenance Technician II, Facilities Operations and Maintenance

The University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); In loco; USD 50.000 - 61.000; Tempo pieno

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The Mechanical Maintenance Tech II at The University of Texas at San Antonio provides journeyman-level HVAC, boiler, and mechanical equipment operation and maintenance. This role performs preventive maintenance, repairs and testing with minimal supervision to ensure campus comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include service calls, documentation of repairs, coordination with other trades, and support for remodels while following safety procedures and university policies.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or Vocational Training or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Three years of related work experience.
• Must maintain security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Mansioni

• Provides journeyman-level skills in installation, removal, repair, maintenance, preventive maintenance and emergency repair of HVAC, boiler, and industrial mechanical equipment.
• Performs service calls and work orders, documents repairs and services promptly.
• Keeps records of materials used and assists with projects across zones and with outside contractors.

Conoscenze

Verbal and Written Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Electrical Installation and Repair

Hand and Power Tools

Maintenance Recordkeeping

Cross-Training with Multiple Trades

Estimating Materials and Labor

Environmental Safety and Compliance

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent (Vocational Training / Apprenticeship)

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Position Information

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

Up to $55,748 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Close Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 11/20/2026. 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 Mechanical Maintenance Tech II provides journeyman-level skills for the operation and maintenance of HVAC, boiler, and mechanical equipment and systems. This role provides minimal supervision as needed. This position is responsible for providing journeyman-level craftsmanship in the performance, operation, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides journeyman-level skills in the installation, removal, repair, maintenance, preventive maintenance, fabrication, and emergency repair of HVAC, boiler, and industrial mechanical equipment and related systems.
• Performs service calls and work orders submitted by students, faculty, staff, and departments within the university to include preventive maintenance. Responds to customer service needs and request in a timely manner with proper documentation of repairs and services.
• Keeps record of material used.
• Assists all trades, departments, and zones with special events and assists when needed.
• Assists and consults outside contractors on HVAC and mechanical equipment and systems pertaining to the remodel, repair, or replacement of equipment.
• Tests, monitors, technical troubleshooting, adjusts and repairs systems and equipment.
• Completes work on kitchen equipment as required. Works on energized systems including piping that contains steam, hot, and chilled water.
• Utilizes precision instruments to ensure the proper setting of belts, chains, coupling, bearing, and other drive components.
• Inspects completed work for conformance with specifications, operation manuals, requirements, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Performs work under established safety procedures.
• Works various schedules and is required to carry a radio and/or cell phone and be on all periodically.
• Keeps current on changes in operations procedures, new equipment, and other related equipment; works in conjunction with other trades and staff personnel in support of daily job tasks; informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies and takes appropriate actions.
• Operates R.O. systems, steam systems, closed-loop systems, and other mechanical equipment.
• Provides job cost estimates to the supervisor.
• Organizes material list of work and prepare requests.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position requires 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
• Electrical Installation and Repair
• Use of Hand and Power Tools
• Maintenance Recordkeeping
• Cross-Training with Multiple Trades
• Estimating Materials and Labor
• Environmental Safety and Compliance

Working Conditions

• Exposure to variable Texas weather condition and/or physical hazards such as working in elevated and confined space; working in attic, sub-floors, machines rooms, on roof, and other operational areas. Also exposed to various mechanical, electrical, laboratories, and other university spaces. Assisting other trades to meet the operational needs of the university.

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.

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… program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.