Utilities Station Operator I (Overnight Shift)-Facilities Building Operations

University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Utilities Station Operator I provides skills for the operation and maintenance of various utility equipment and systems at The University of Texas at San Antonio. The role supports repairs, adjustments, and ongoing maintenance of facilities.

The position requires handling utilities, responding to emergencies, and ensuring safe campus operations during the overnight shift. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience; a valid driver's license is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• Current valid driver's license.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that uninterrupted utility services are rendered and timely emergency responses.
• Operates and maintain systems and equipment that provide utilities and steam control environmental conditions.
• Monitors and responds to life safety system alarms, emergency conditions, security alarms and related requirements including fire alarms, emergency power and others.
• Monitors and performs minor utility adjustments through building automation systems.
• Performs building and system maintenance duties such as filter replacement, fume hood operation and dormitory maintenance.
• Responds to all campus emergencies, such as electrical outages, gas leaks, water main/line breaks, and others.
• Performs duties related to energy management, conservation and related such as lighting controls and coordination with TEP.
• Assists with special events and contractors support duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

HVAC

Electrical and Mechanical

Diagnostic and Measuring Devices

Building Automation Systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Utilities Station Operator I (Overnight Shift)-FacilitiesBuilding Operations

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16355

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT SanAntonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public researchuniversity that unites the power of higher education, biomedicaldiscovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As thethird-largest research university in Texas and a CarnegieR1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access andexcellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public healthacross South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately42,000 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 SanAntonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas byForbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram,Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Up to $45,800 annualized,commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: 11:00pm-7:00am

Posting Close Date: Applications will beaccepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 11/18/2026. At the discretion ofthe hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficientnumber of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

Job Summary

The Utilities Station Operator I provides skills for theoperation and maintenance of various utility equipment and systems.The position assists with repairs, adjustments, and ongoingmaintenance of facilities. The role performs maintenance andrepairs of fixtures and equipment on University premises.

Core Responsibilities

1. Ensures that uninterrupted utility services are rendered andtimely emergency responses.
2. Operates and maintain systems and equipment that provideutilities and steam control environmental conditions.
3. Monitors and responds to life safety system alarms, emergencyconditions, security alarms and related requirement to include firealarms, emergency power and others.
4. Monitors and performs minor utility adjustments throughbuilding automation systems.
5. Performs building and system maintenance duties such as filterreplacement, fume hood operation and dormitory maintenance.
6. Responds to all campus emergencies, such as electrical outages,gas leaks, water main/line breaks, and others.
7. Performs duties related to energy management, conservation andrelated such as lighting controls and coordination with TEP.
8. Assists with special events and contractors supportduties.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• Current valid driver's license.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the securityand integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per TexasEO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• HVAC, Electrical and Mechanical
• Diagnostic and Measuring Devices
• Building Automation Systems

Working Conditions

• Control room/office environment (conditioned space) and fieldenvironment (dust, dirt, noise, restricted space, extremetemperatures). Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards,hazardous chemicals, high pressure water and air systems, highspeed equipment, confined spaces, and heights. Exposure to variableTexas weather conditions.

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 poundsof force constantly to move objects. Regularly required to stand,walk, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk orhear. Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch,crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel,and/or use repetitive motions. Ability to climb ladders andstairways and work on building rooftops of high elevation. Abilityto work in confined spaces such as ceiling, under floorcrawlspaces, and manholes. Repetitive motions that may include thewrists, hands, and/or fingers. Reaching overhead, at or belowshoulder level. Operating machinery and/or power tools. Required tohave visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operatingmachines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills wherethe seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performing mechanicalor skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones bycarpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters,mechanics, etc.

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 beable to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States bytime of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative actionemployer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at SanAntonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for allindividuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability orgenetic information, and veteran status. The University iscommitted to the Affluent Program in compliance with allgovernment requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.