Instrument and Controls Tech I
Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Job Posting Title:Instrument and Controls Tech I----Hiring
Department:Facilities Services----Position Open To:All
Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:To Be
Determined at Offer----Earliest Start Date:Ongoing----Position
Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:AUSTIN, TX----Job
Details:General NotesMaintenance Operations, a branch of the
Facilities Operations and Maintenance Division, provides
comprehensive maintenance services in support of the University's
operations.Our teams provide a comprehensive array of qualified
services, backed by our licensed and certified technicians, to this
end, we offer opportunities for continuing education, as well as
various stipends for additional trade licenses. Our team of trained
trade experts are well-matched for the university's operational and
maintenance needs, whether the facility is a brand new laboratory
of our iconic Tower. Our goal is to self-identify operations and
maintenance issues long before our clients realize a repair is
needed and take a thoughtful approach to using their resources,
structuring processes, and providing the best client service and
use of university resources. This goal comes from our sense of
ownership and pride in our work. With this approach in mind, the
team is organized into a zone-based structure and employs flexible
work hours, data analysis, and technology to meet operational
goals. We are committed to conducting our work in a way that
reflects our value of diversity. To that end, we want all of our
employees to feel confident that their varied background and
experience are embraced.Your skills will make a difference.You'll
be working for a university that is internationally recognized for
our academic programs and research. Your work will make a
difference in the lives of FAS staff, thereby enhancing the student
experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your
work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department
and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits
package including but not limited to:
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%,
family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance
options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit
retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity
403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare
expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus
professional conference opportunities.
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic
tickets
- Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID
card
- Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with
staff ID card
- For more details, please see:
https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and
https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .For more
information on the Maintenance Operations group, please visit:
https://facilitiesservices.utexas.edu/divisions/maintenance/maintenance-operationsMust
be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for
any employee without sponsorship.Security sensitive; Hiring
decision is contingent upon applicant clearing a security
background check. Applications will be reviewed online by the
hiring department. This is a swing shift position (shift could be
between 02:00 PM & 02:00 AM), 40 hour work week schedule;
Monday-Friday, hours to be discussed with supervisor. This position
is required to occasionally work on-call. Additionally, this
position is entitled to shift differential in the amount of $4,286
per year.PurposePerforms journey level preventative maintenance,
inspections, diagnostic testing, and repairs of mechanical systems
in campus facilities. Performs journey level work in the
installation, maintenance, repair and service of electrical
systems.Responsibilities
- Responds to heating and cooling trouble calls, interfaces with
customers, troubleshoots electronic and pneumatic controls systems
and components to maintain HVAC comfort control in university
buildings.
- Performs preventive maintenance and calibrates electronic and
pneumatic controls and sensors to prevent failures and to keep the
building HVAC equipment operating at optimum performance for
maximum energy conservation.
- Renovates and upgrades control systems to provide efficient
operation of HVAC equipment and improve building comfort.
- Assists others as requested to help troubleshoot HVAC and other
equipment to limit the equipment downtime and to resolve concerns
related to the campus HVAC equipment.
- Interprets and works from drawings, specifications, and
sketches, for assigned projects to ensure university standards are
maintained. Commissions control systems for new and renovation
construction projects to ensure final control installation meets
standards and functional requirements. Performs work independently
from written or verbal instructions and in accordance with
established safety procedures to complete tasks in a timely
manner.
- Researches and recommends repair components and test equipment
to assist in procuring components. Creates material lists and
acquires materials for efficient work. Keeps accurate records of
materials used and maintains daily time reports to efficiently
complete work and document details of the functions performed.
Keeps accurate and up-to-date documentation of all systems.
- Assists other shops and team members in the accomplishment of
shop goals related to key performance indicators. Assists outside
entities. Provides timely and courteous customer service, keeps
supervisors up-to-date on daily work order status to ensure clear,
concise, and necessary communication channels are maintained and
customer expectations are met. Drive University vehicles to job
sites will be required for this and some other functions.
- Gathers building HVAC and mechanical field data to facilitate
analysis and improvement of HVAC performance. Participates in the
On-Call Program.Required QualificationsHigh school or GED. Three
years of journey-level experience with the installation, repair,
maintenance and operation of pneumatic and DDC instrumentation and
control systems. Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal
instructions.Relevant education and experience may be substituted
as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsAssociates degree in a
technical field. More than three years of journey level experience
with the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of
pneumatic and DDC instrumentation and control systems.
International Society of Automation Certified Controls Systems
Technician (ISA CCST) Level 1 certification. Experience at the
University of Texas or in a university setting. Demonstrated
ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations. Demonstrated
ability to handle responses. Demonstrated ability to give a verbal
sequence to a response. Demonstrated ability to work well within a
team environment. Successful completion of the Leader Development
Program.Salary Range$51,975 + depending on qualificationsWorking
ConditionsEnvironmental Demands:
- Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
- May work in all weather conditions
- May work in extreme temperatures
- May work around chemical fumes
- May work around standard office conditions
- May work around biohazards
- May work around chemicals
- May work around electrical and mechanical hazardsPhysical
Tasks:
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- Climbing of stairs
- Climbing of ladders
- Lifting and movingAdditional Working Conditions:
- May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels,
elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and
holidays.
- May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen
levels.
- May be required to lift up to 50lbs. Often required to twist,
grasp, push, pull and bend.
- Operate job related equipment.
- May require tuberculosis screening and occasional use of a
respirator.
- Drive University vehicles. Maintain acceptable driver rating as
established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
- Participate in on-call program.Work Shift
- 40 hours a week, five 8-hour days, or possible four 10-hour
days with schedule to be determined with supervisor. Some overtime,
evening, weekends, and holidays possibleRequired Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one
reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interestImportantfor applicants who are NOT current
university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to
submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be
provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent
applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of
interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application
Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional
files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure
thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job
application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important
for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a
current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply
within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current
University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker
Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and
then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you
apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The
application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your
resume. In addition, you must respond to the application
questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials
(letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted
above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been
employed in their current position for the last six continuous
months are eligible for openings being recruited for through
University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional
opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are
promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without
supervisor approval.----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement
plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS),
subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at
least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A criminal history
background check will be required for finalist(s) under
consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The
University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws
regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University
is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in
employment, educational programs and activities, and
admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin
will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against
employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another
employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part
of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other
employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have
access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in
response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment
Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete
the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will
be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove
your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of
employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at
the university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use
E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective
May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of
E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see
the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
- E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]----Compliance:Employees
may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus
Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided
resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are
defined and outlined in HOP-3031.The Clery Act requires all
prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual
Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent
report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services,
1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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