Lead Facilities Technician

Title: Lead Facilities Technician

Employee Classification: Lead Facilities Technician

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Operations

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Chief Operating Officer

Department: DAL-Facilities & Gen Services-533000

Job Location: Downtown Dallas

Salary: 44050.44

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Facilities department oversees all aspects of building maintenance and infrastructure on main campus as well as our Law Center in downtown Dallas— totaling over 300,000 square-feet of conditioned space. The department consists of two divisions: Facilities Operations and Custodial Services. It is our desire to provide excellent customer service to you and hope that you will feel free to call or visit us at any time. The Mission of the Facilities department is to provide a safe, clean, productive, and well-maintained physical environment for the University Community, by planning and delivering professional services that are based on sustainable and collaborative outcomes that support the mission of the University.

Position Overview

Lead Facilities Technician is responsible for assisting the Facilities Director in scheduling and
completing the following tasks. These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types
of work performed in positions allocated to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience in related maintenance/repair field. Substitution of education for experience allowed. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and skill in use of standard tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of general maintenance task Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance Knowledge of blueprints, schematics, and working drawings Ability to use basic shop math applications Ability to locate and identify problems in appropriate building system or equipment and to plan and execute necessary repairs Physical ability to perform moderately heavy physical work which includes lifting and crawling, and to remain outdoors in inclement weather Knowledge of appropriate safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed Valid drivers license and ability to drive a vehicle, and maintain coverage under University auto insurance policy, if required to drive university vehicles. Provides a point of contact and oversees maintenance work as needed.
Maintains good working relationships with facilities staff and all University staff and coordinates operations with other departments and other institutions when necessary.
Ability to manage and supervise the work of others.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience in related maintenance/repair field. Substitution of education for experience allowed. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair MEP equipment at the downtown Dallas location.
• Inspect and verify satisfactory completion of work by contractors and others.
• Able to perform routine maintenance to electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to operate computer based Building Management System.
• Ability to operate and reset Fire Alarm system, Fire Sprinkler System, Fire Pump, Stair Pressurization fans, smoke curtains, fire dampers, etc.
• Willingness to work overtime and unconventional hourly schedules.
• Willingness to perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.Lifting and
• Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.
• Elevated temperatures.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
• Low temperatures.
• Noisy environments.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM and as needed

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.