"Mechanical Maintenance Technician I, Campus Services"

Job Description

The Mechanical Maintenance Tech I provides entry-level skills for the operation and maintenance of HVAC, Boiler, and mechanical equipment and systems. Responsible for the performance, operation, and maintenance of heating, Ventilation, air conditioning, and related systems.

Core Responsibilities

1. Assists in the installation, removal, repair, maintenance, preventive maintenance, fabrication, and emergency repair of HVAC, boiler, and industrial mechanical equipment and related systems.
2. Performs service calls and work orders submitted by students, faculty, staff, and departments within the university to include preventive maintenance. Responds to customer service needs and requests in a timely manner with proper documentation of repairs and services.
3. Keeps records of the material used.
4. Assists all trades, departments, and zones with special events and assists when needed.
5. Assists outside contractors on HVAC and mechanical equipment and systems pertaining to remodeling, repairing, or replacing equipment.
6. Tests, monitors, minor troubleshooting, adjust and repair systems and equipment.
7. Checks mechanical spaces on regular intervals, corrects deficiencies, and assists in other trade areas in a team environment.
8. Assists with work on kitchen equipment as required. Works on energized systems including piping that contains steam, hot, and chilled water.
9. Performs work in accordance with established safety procedures.
10. Works various schedules and is required to carry a radio and/or cell phone and be on-call periodically.
11. Keeps current on changes in operation procedures, new equipment, and other related equipment: works in conjunction with other trades and staff personnel in support of daily job tasks; informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies and takes appropriate actions.
12. Assists in preparing job cost estimates.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities.
• Must have or obtain an EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supplemental vocational school training and/or one year of experience.
• Two (2) years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use the tools of the mechanical trade, including the use of power machinery and hand tools.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English, and perform basic arithmetic.

Working Conditions

Exposure to variable Texas weather condition and/or physical hazards such as working in elevated and confined space; working in attic, sub-floors, machines rooms, on roof, and other operational areas. Exposed to various mechanical and electrical laboratories and other university spaces. Assisting other trades to meet the operational needs of the university.

Physical Demands

Ability to push, pull, or lift 50 lbs. of equipment with or without reasonable accommodations.

This position will be primarily located on campus.