UTILITIES STATION OPERATOR I

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks an Utilities Station Operator I to monitor and control campus HVAC and cooling plant equipment from a centralized location in Edinburg, TX. The role requires one year of technical-trade experience and the ability to respond to alarms and emergencies.

The position is full-time, on-site, with shift work including weekends and holidays. Training and support are provided as part of the Campus Facilities Operations team.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a technical trade such as HVAC and electrical/electronics.

Responsibilities

• Controls cooling plant equipment (centrifugal chillers, pumps, tower fans) and delivers chilled water.
• Monitors operating parameters and alarm conditions of cooling and delivery systems.
• Uses building automation to monitor ambient conditions UTRGV-wide from one location.
• Troubleshoots systems and reports issues to plant mechanics/supervisors.
• Documents hourly readings and reports anomalies to designated personnel.
• Acts as after-hours dispatcher for UT Rio Grande Valley facilities and health and safety issues.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

Position Information

Posting Number

SRGV9063

Working Title

UTILITIES STATION OPERATOR I

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Edinburg, Texas

Department

Campus Facilities Operations

FTE

1.0

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide control, monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, and notification for the status of cooling plant heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment as well as facility ambient conditions UTRGV -wide from a centralized location.

Description of Duties

• Efficiently controls cooling plant equipment, including centrifugal chillers, pumps, and tower fans.
• Produces and delivers chilled water at the proper operating conditions to cool campus-wide facilities.
• Monitors operating parameters and alarm conditions of cooling and delivery systems and equipment based on established standards.
• Efficiently controls heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment UTRGV -wide from one location.
• Utilizes building automation to monitor facility ambient conditions UTRGV -wide from one location.
• Utilizes building automation to monitor facility HVAC and other equipment from one location.
• Utilizes building automation to monitor and report (as a back-up) life safety alarms from one location.
• Troubleshoots cooling and delivery systems and equipment.
• Oversees facility ambient conditions UTRGV -wide from one location.
• Documents hourly reading of cooling plant chillers, related equipment, and other instrumentation.
• Documents and reports cooling plant equipment issues to plant mechanics and/or supervisors.
• Documents facility critical space ambient conditions UTRGV -wide and reports anomalies to designated personnel.
• Acts as after-hours dispatcher for UTRGV facilities, utilities, and health and safety issues.
• Available to work shifts with short-notice, including week-ends, holidays, and during emergency situations.
• Assists plant mechanics, EMS technicians, and general cleaning of work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Direct supervision from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

None.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Required Experience

One (1) year of experience in a technical trade, such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning ( HVAC ) and electrical/electronics.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Basic knowledge of standard office equipment. Knowledge of chilled water and condenser water systems or of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Exposure to Thermal Plant conditions. Ninety percent of time is spent in noisy machine and utility room. Exposure to outside environmental conditions. Constant weekend/evening work is required. Some exposure to mechanical +and/or electrical hazards.

Other

Must be physically able to perform strenuous physical duties associated with the maintenance, installation, or repair of Thermal Plant systems equipment.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

07/23/2026

Grant Funded Position

No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• Yes
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• * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
  • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
  • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
  • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
• * Please select your highest level of completed education.
  • 6th grade education
  • 10th grade education
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
  • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
  • Masters Degree from an accredited university
  • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
  • None of the above
• * Please provide the field of study for your education:

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10 years
  • Over 10 years
• * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
  • Yes
  • No