Preventative Maintenance Technician II, Utility Operation HVAC

• Graduation from high school or GED,

• or vocational school and four (4) years related work experience are required,
• or journeyman level experience, which includes two (2) years’ experience in skilled maintenance trade (PM, DI/RO, Air, Vac)
• Must have working knowledge of specialty tools (i.e. vibration analysis, laser alignments).

• Performs preventive maintenance on various buildings, systems, and equipment, such as electrical, air systems, deionized water system and plumbing systems, mechanical equipment, etc. and pro-actively maintains all aspects of assigned area of responsibility and consults with customers on priority of work and assume full ownership of customer problems and equipment breakdowns.
• Serves as liaison between customer and Facilities Management.
• Start up, shut down and adjust equipment or systems in accordance with established operational, safety procedures and complete all UTSW required compliance training, and adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Inspects systems and equipment for proper lubrication, calibration, vibration, seal failures, etc. and performs detailed inspections of equipment for proper operation.
• Informs appropriate supervisory or managerial personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies and takes appropriate action.
• Performs duties associated with all crafts as developing skills safely allow and performs major repairs on technical systems and supporting equipment and performs preventative, predictive, or corrective maintenance tasks as assigned and within timelines.
• Identifies maintenance needs and performs pro-active repairs before breakdown occurs.
• Support area shift coverage, after hours or extended projects as needed and assists in major maintenance repairs, trains, and mentor new personnel in area of expertise as required.
• Teaches basic knowledge of codes and proper tool use.
• Reads and interprets and provides "marked up" blueprints / drawings for corrections when needed.
• Documents conditions found and performs minor repairs, as appropriate, following departmental guidelines and serves as primary point of contact for customers for all Facilities Management services.
• Makes recommendations in writing regarding major repairs and/or variances in frequency and type of preventive maintenance scheduled and performs preventative, predictive, or corrective maintenance tasks.
• Successfully participates in the Facilities Management sponsored in-house craft trade training program and attends maintenance training courses, area staff and safety meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work requires skill in the use of specialized instruments, such as vibration analyzer, infrared detector, oscilloscope, micrometers, meggers, and other specialized instruments and tools.
• Work requires basic computer skills and the ability to use and operate handheld electronic communication devices.
• Work requires alertness and careful attention to avoid serious injury to self and others.
• Work requires walking, bending, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., pulling/pushing equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Work requires working in standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments.

• May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases and harmful chemicals.
• Some exposure to weather and physical hazards.
• Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards and may be required to work in high locations or crawlspaces.
• Exposure to areas under construction.
• Usual working conditions found in craft shops and mechanical rooms.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions or temperature extremes.
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical hazards.
• Proper safety and precautions must be closely observed when operating and repairing.
• Work requires skills and the use of specialized equipment and systems.

• Climb ladders and stairways and work on building rooftops of high elevation.
• Work in confined spaces such as ceilings, under floor crawlspaces, and manholes.
• Work may be required to work extended hours or rotating shifts.

• P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.
• A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit the ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner.
• C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.
• T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department’s success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

• Work is performed primarily in the laboratory, general office, or outside area.
• Working conditions involve occasional exposure to one or more disagreeable elements, such as dust, dirt, heat, wet conditions, etc.

UT Southwestern Medical Center