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Utilities Station Operator I (Overnight) - Facilities Utilities Operations, Main
San Antonio, TX
Job Description
Utilities Station Operator I (Overnight) - Facilities Utilities Operations, Main Campus
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 11872
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 34,300 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 05/30/2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Range: $45,888 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours: up to 40 hours per week, non-exempt.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required.
- Cover Letter is preferred.
Essential Functions
Job Summary
Provides skills for the operation and maintenance of various utility equipment and systems.
Core Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring that uninterrupted utility services are rendered and timely emergency responses.
- Operate and maintain systems and equipment that provide utilities and steam control environmental conditions.
- Monitor and respond to life safety system alarms, emergency conditions, security alarms and related requirement to include fire alarms, emergency power and others.
- Monitor and perform minor utility adjustments through building automation systems.
- Perform 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.
- Perform duties related to energy management, conservation and related such as lighting controls and coordination with TEP.
- Assists with special events.
- Contractor support duties.
- Promotes safety and environmental protection by immediately reporting unsafe situations, spills, and accidents; following University safety plans/procedures/protocols; and participating in appropriate safety training.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED.
- Two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of utilities or construction.
- Two years of technical training can substitute for the required experience.
- Tools associated with utilities operations to include, but not limited to: HVAC, electrical and mechanical diagnostic and measuring devices, building automation systems, and computers.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
- Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.
Working Conditions
Working Environment:
- Control room/office environment (conditioned space) and field environment (dust, dirt, noise, restricted space, extreme temperatures).
- Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards, hazardous chemicals, high pressure water and air systems, high speed equipment, confined spaces, and heights.
- Exposure to variable Texas weather conditions and/or physical hazards such as working in elevate and confined spaces; working in attics, sub-floors, machine rooms, on roofs, and other operational areas. Exposure may be prolonged.
- Exposure to various mechanical, electrical, laboratories, and other university spaces.
- Exposure to variety of construction and physical plant hazards including medium voltages (15KV), confined space, elevated heights, dust & dampness, high noise levels, outside weather and energized equipment & systems.
- Exposure to potential occupational hazards including toxic, biological, and chemical hazards within certain laboratory spaces.
- Exposure to elevated level of noise.
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment when needed, to include: steel toe or non-slip shoes, eye protection, hardhat, back belt, body harness, biological protective gear, ear muffs or plugs, respirator, and arc flash protection.
- Must wear and properly maintain uniforms.
- Required to be on stand-by call status, carrying pager, cell phone or two-way radio as assigned and respond to afterhours emergency calls.
- Required to be on stand-by call status for overtime, evenings, after hours, odd hours, shift work, weekends, and/or holidays as needed. Flexibility in scheduling may be required.
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.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- 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 and stairways and work on building rooftops of high elevation.
- Ability to work in confined spaces such as ceiling, under floor crawlspaces, and manholes.
- Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Reaching overhead, at or below shoulder level.
- Operating machinery and/or power tools.
- Required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
The shift for this position is primarily 11:00pm to 7:00am with rotating days off, but must be flexible to work overtime, evenings, days, weekends and/or holidays as needed.
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 Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=11872&PostingSeq=1
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2+ years
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