Job Details

Facility Systems Technician

Position Number: 6195969
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Facilities Management

Facility Systems Technician

Job Summary

Do you have 5+ years in the performance of routine and preventative maintenance on various HVAC and building support systems? Do you know how to analyzes mechanical, electrical / pneumatic / and or plumbing systems? Are you knowledgeable in making adjustments, repairs, replacements, or other corrective maintenance actions to ensure the continuous and safe functioning of HVAC equipment and building automation systems, to include controls? Can you troubleshoot and conduct preventative maintenance inspections and performs required preventative maintenance actions.

Do you have excellent customer service and problem-solving skills? Would you like to be challenged to take individual initiative in an environment that rewards your efforts with career growth opportunities? Many of the roles on the University of Utah's Facilities Management Team are casual dress, tools are provided, and you'll be working on resolving issues with experienced and knowledgeable team members who will help you build on the skills you bring to the team.
You will become a member of an elite Facilities Management team, you will enjoy working in a stable Higher Education environment with plenty of opportunities to apply what you know while learning new skills. The University of Utah offers an excellent pay and benefits package, including affordable health care available on your start date, generous sick and vacation pay accrual, cell phone reimbursement, and a free UTA TRAX/bus pass.

Responsibilities
1. Primarily responsible for refrigerated equipment. Walk-in coolers and freezers, chillers, unitary roof top units, split-units, humidity producing equipment, evaporative coolers etc.
2. Operates, repairs, overhauls, services, and maintains equipment. IE; Pumps, air compressors, fans, air handlers, VAV boxes, valves, electronic and automated equipment and the associated plumbing, pipe fitting, wiring, etc.
3. Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance work on equipment.
4. Helps in designing and implementing mechanical or electrical alterations to new and existing equipment in order to improve efficiency, performance, and/or extend the life of equipment.
5. May ensure that equipment meets all regulatory compliance requirements mandated by local, state and federal agencies.
6. Maintains clean and safe equipment rooms and other mechanical areas.
7. Maintains equipment performance and repair records.
8. Identify and correct malfunctions
9. Make repairs where possible and/or call appropriate people or shop to schedule repairs. Process and track work orders when needed.
10. Respond to dispatch calls pertaining to temperature complaints, alarm malfunctions, equipment failures, floods, leaks, and other plumbing issues, external issues including waterlines and illumination, and general electrical failures.
11. Log building equipment: check building exterior, interior, and mechanical rooms. Record temperatures and pressure systems, check air filters, and overall actions of equipment

Minimum Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and four years experience in electronic and/or pneumatic control systems.

Preferences
1. High School Graduate or equivalent
2. Five+ years of experience in Building maintenance and repair work
3. Knowledge of HVAC systems including Building Automaton Systems and Controls Operation.
4. Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills
5. Technical certifications are a plus, but not required
6. Refrigeration experience is a plus, but not required
7. A Boiler Operators license is a plus, but not required
8. Knowledge of the CMS order system is a plus, but is not required
9. EPA Universal Certification

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN41611B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M,T,W,TH,F 0730AM-4:00PMON CALL rotation as assigned
Department: 01750 - ENGINEERING DISTRICT
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 29.00-32.00
Close Date: 6/25/2025
Open Until Filled:

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