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Maintenance Technician

 

 

Maintenance Technician

  • 514545
  • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
  • Staff
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Title: Maintenance Technician

Employee Classification: Maintenance Technician

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Operations & Business Mgmt

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Campus Operations

Department: HSC-Facilities Admin-356000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

UNT Health at Fort Worth is a place where the facilities and grounds are aesthetically pleasing, clean, well maintained, energy efficient and appropriate to support the institutional mission. We provide a work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and responsive, friendly, and efficient customer support.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician completes work in a manner that will retain or improve customer satisfaction and the quality of the surrounding area. Some of the work performed includes the following: office and laboratory moves, delivery of large items, event set ups, maintenance and repair of event furniture and driving a shuttle bus.

Minimum Qualifications

Six months of work-related experience. 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

  • Skill in the use of standard hand tools and equipment of the profession.
  • Skill in determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to complete a job.
  • Ability to maintain or improve customer relationships;
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment;
  • Ability to use two-way radios to communicate;
  • Ability to use a computer for communication, data entry and research;
  • English speaking, bilingual skills a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

  • The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
  • Certification in modular furniture installation;
  • Professional experience moving (heavy equipment and furniture);
  • Experience using a computer for communication, data entry and research.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Valid Texas Driver's License

Job Duties

  • Organize and perform daily furniture/and equipment moves - (Essential)
  • Coordinate and perform event set ups to customer specifications 
  • Assist senior maintenance technicians when needed 
  • Use computer to organize daily tasks, communicate, enter data and complete training 
  • Deliver all large items from receiving dock 
  • Operate a shuttle bus to transport passengers 

Physical Requirements

  • 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.
  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.

Environmental Hazards

  • Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
  • Low temperatures.
  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
  • Elevated temperatures.

Work Schedule

Normal hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Some work outside of those hours will be required, including some weekend work.

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

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.

 

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