JOB SUMMARY:

Perform at a journeyman level in at least one distinct industrial/commercial trade crafts (Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Structural, Instrumentation/Electronics, Refrigeration, Electronics/Fire Alarms) for maintenance and repair of specialized equipment and machinery.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Proactively maintains all aspects of assigned area of responsibility.

• Consults with customers on priority of work and assume full ownership of customer problems and equipment breakdowns. Serves as liaison between customer and Facilities Operations and Management (Physical Plant).

• 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 major repairs on technical systems and supporting equipment.

• Starts up, shuts down and adjusts equipment or systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures.

• Performs preventative or corrective maintenance tasks as assigned and within timelines. Identifies maintenance needs and performs pro-active repairs before breakdown occurs.

• Successfully participates in the Facilities Operations and Management (Physical Plant) sponsored in-house craft trade training program. (Currently NCCER)

• Trains and mentors 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.

• Supports area shift coverage, after hours or extended projects as needed.

• Attends and participates in project designs, reviews, shutdowns, project meetings, final inspections and commissioning.

• Participate in disaster/hurricane preparedness list i.e. E1A (Ride out team) or E1B (Recovery team).

• In addition to regular shift, provides support/response to the institution that operates 24 hours a day seven days a week.

• Attends staff, training and safety meetings.

• Identifies and reports safety hazards.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or recognized equivalent and one journeyman level industrial/commercial craft/trade as approved by FOAM management (i.e. Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC, Structural, Instrumentation/Electronics, Refrigeration, Electronics/Fire Alarms) demonstrated by one of the following:

• Texas state license or approved equal license w/two years experience at journeymen level

• Recognized apprentice program or trade school w/two years experience at journeymen level

• Community college certification, or associate degree in a related field w/two years experience at journeymen level

• NCCER training program or other UTMB approved certification w/two years experience at journeymen level

• Licensure/certification/degree options listed above can be substituted by 8 years Industrial/Heavy Commercial experience in at least one craft. (Job information and references are required to validate 8 years Industrial/ Heavy Commercial experience relative to our environment)

EQUIPMENT:

Test equipment, hand and power tools used in industrial building allied trades.  Basic computer skills and ability use and operate hand held electronic communication devices. Skills associated with diagnostic equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

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 precaution must be closely observed when operating and repairing 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.

• May be required to work extended hours or rotating shifts.

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE vice president for human resources and employee services.