JOB SUMMARY:

Perform at a general/basic level in at least one Industrial/Commercial trade craft (Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Structural, Instrumentation/Electronics, Refrigeration, Electronics /Fire Alarms) for maintenance and repair of specialized equipment/machinery.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Pro-actively maintains all aspects of assigned area of responsibility and communicates with customer and supervisor of action taken.

• Serves as primary point of contact for customers for all Facilities Operations and Management (Physical Plant) services.

• Performs detailed inspections of equipment for proper operation. Inform appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies.

• Performs preventative or corrective maintenance tasks.

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

• Attends maintenance training courses, area staff and safety meetings.

• Performs duties associated with all crafts as developing skills safely allow.

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

• 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.

• Assists in major maintenance repairs.

• Complete all UTMB required compliance training.

• Start up, shut down and adjust equipment or systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures.

• 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 basic knowledge in industrial/commercial trade craft(s) (i.e. Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC, Structural, Instrumentation/Electronics, Refrigeration, Electronics/Fire Alarms). Two years of general experience working in at least one of the above mentioned crafts.

EQUIPMENT:

Equipment and tools used in industrial building allied trades. Basic computer skills and ability use and operate hand held electronic communication devices.

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.