Utilities Operator-Intermediate

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a skilled Facilities Technician to oversee operation and maintenance of the university's utility distribution systems on site in San Antonio, TX. This role requires supervising work units, managing alarms, and ensuring optimal equipment performance.

Responsibilities include supervising maintenance of boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and related systems; performing water analyses; and creating work orders.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in operation and repair of utility equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of operating machinery and tools such as HVAC, steam and chilled water, and related systems.
• Ability to read blueprints or diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation and monitoring of building automation systems for alarms or conditions affecting utility system performance.
• Inspect facilities and equipment for discrepancies, non-operational equipment or code violations.
• Operate utility system equipment in an efficient, economical, and expedient manner.
• Create, track, and manage work orders including ordering parts, supplies and materials.
• Communicate with customers, co-workers and other personnel involved in solutions.
• Assist with supervising maintenance, repair, and installation of utility system equipment (boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, compressors, vacuum pumps, water softeners, RO units, steam systems, HVAC, and chemical treatment).
• Perform water tests and analysis for cooling tower, boiler systems, and other closed-loop operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Building automation

HVAC systems

Blueprint reading

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed electrician

Job description

Under general supervision, responsible for providing advanced technical skills and supervision of work units in the operation and maintenance of equipment in the utility distribution systems to ensure they are in optimal working condition.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the proper operation and monitoring of multiple building automation systems for alarms or conditions that adversely affect utility system performance.
• Inspects facilities and equipment for discrepancies, non-operational equipment or code violations.
• Operates utility system equipment in the most efficient, economical, and expedient manner.
• Creates, tracks, and manages work orders for progress and completion to include ordering parts, supplies and materials.
• Communicates with customers, co-workers and any other personnel involved in the solution.
• Assists with supervising the maintenance, repair, and installation of utility system equipment to include boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, compressors, vacuum pumps, water softeners, reverse osmosis units, steam systems, HVAC systems and chemical treatment systems.
• Performs water tests and analysis for cooling tower, boiler system, and other closed loop operations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced 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.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Low voltage wiring and electrician experience

Licensed as an electrician

Education

• High School Diploma or GED is required

Required Skills

• Five (5) 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 7969
• Job Category Facilities & Engineering Oper
• Posting Date 10/07/2026, 06:24 PM
• Locations 0004 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 11/06/2026, 07:24 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization B5800 - Facilities Mgt, I5000 - Facilities & Capital Planning, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center