Utilities Operator-Associate

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio on-site is seeking a Facilities Technician to operate, maintain and repair utility systems across the San Antonio campus. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and teamwork within the Facilities & Engineering group.

The position requires at least 3 years of experience with utility equipment, knowledge of HVAC and building systems, and the ability to read blueprints. The work includes responding to alarms, performing plumbing/electrical maintenance, and keeping precise

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating various machinery and tools and ability to read blueprints or diagrams.
• Ability to exercise skilled independent judgment and problem solving in emergencies.
• Detailed oriented with the ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains and repairs utility system equipment in the facilities.
• Maintains equipment history files and communicates building system status to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains heating and air conditioning equipment including cleaning coils, replacing filters, troubleshooting control circuits, and repairing pumps.
• Performs water testing, analysis, and documentation on utility systems.
• Responds to service calls, equipment alarms, fire alarm system alarms, elevator malfunctions, and related calls for assistance.
• Performs minor plumbing and electrical maintenance on air conditioning equipment and other building utility systems.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operating machinery

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Problem solving

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Under direct supervision, responsible for the operation and maintenance of utility equipment in facility buildings to ensure they are in optimal working condition.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains and repairs utility system equipment in the facilities.
• Maintains equipment history files and communicates building system status to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains heating and air conditioning equipment to include cleaning coils, replacing filters, trouble shooting control circuits and repairing pumps.
• Performs water testing, analysis, and documentation on utility systems.
• Responds to service calls, equipment alarms, fire alarm system alarms, elevator malfunctions, and any other calls for assistance.
• Performs minor plumbing and electrical maintenance on air conditioning equipment, building utility systems, and equipment related to the facilities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating various machinery and tools (e.g.
• HVAC, steam and chilled water, air and vacuum systems, etc.) and ability to read blueprints or diagrams.
• Ability to exercise skilled independent judgment and problem solving in handling unexpected or emergency situations.
• Detailed oriented with the ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.

Education

• Highschool diploma is required.

Required Skills

• Three (3) years experience in operation and repair of utility equipment is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8289
• Job Category Facilities & Engineering Oper
• Posting Date 10/27/2026, 07:56 PM
• Locations 0004 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 11/26/2026, 08:56 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization B5800 - Facilities Mgt, I5000 - Facilities & Capital Planning, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center