WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to provide skilled mechanical work installing, maintaining, and repairing heating cooling equipment in assigned university buildings on one of three work shifts.
Work Location : Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW buildings as needed.
Shift Requirement : Flexibility to work Sunday through Saturday 7:30 Am to 4:00 PM. Training schedule will be Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. After completing training, your full-time work schedule may include a Saturday or Sunday workday.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Required
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent or
Experience
1 year pf experience in operation and maintenance of large (25,000 cfm) air handling equipment, steam pressure reducing stations, heating and chilled water systems and pumps and
Must be a self-starter and have good communication skills.
***INCLUDE CURRENT RESUME AND TRADE LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS WITH APPLICATION SUBMITTED***
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Job Duties
Operates and monitors equipment, which admits steam into each building from central distribution point, pressure reducing stations, ensuring that steam is admitted into pipes at proper rate, and auxiliary equipment.
Inspects and adjusts air handlers, pumps, steam valves, electrical and pneumatic control systems, etc.
Makes minor and major adjustments and repairs and performs preventative maintenance work such as repairing water and steam valves, cleaning and greasing machinery and making minor electrical and/or other repairs to water, gas, and steam pipes, and other equipment.
Makes regular patrols through mechanical rooms to record condition and operation of equipment to ensure its being scheduled into preventative program before failure.
Performs minor welding, brazing, and cutting, using acetylene or arc welder.
Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces general and laboratory exhaust fan systems.
Inspects, dismantles, repairs, and reassembles equipment as directed. Completes tests for chemical control of boiler water, cooling water, and steam condensate.
Provides working supervision to Maintenance Workers assigned to same shift, making work assignments, providing work instructions, and checking completed work.
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work requires the ability to utilize tools of trade.
Work requires proficiency in all phases of work performed.
Work requires alertness and careful attention to avoid serious injury to self and others.
Work requires walking, bending, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., pulling/pushing equipment up to 50 lbs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
Bending/Leaning Over
Carrying
Climbing
Lifting
Pulling
Pushing
Walking
Working Conditions
Atmospheric Conditions
Extreme heat
Hazards
Laboratory Setting
Office Setting
Outdoors
PACT STATEMENT
The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:
P-Problem Solving : Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.
A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability : Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner.
C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration : Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.
T-Teamwork : Employees work to contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
