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UT Southwestern is in search of skilled and experienced Preventative Maintenance Technician I. This position works under general supervision to provide journeyman level skills in performance of work of two trades or crafts. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment in various buildings (Clinics, Academics, ARC and Research) including electrical, plumbing, DI water, medical compressed air, medical vacuum, and HVAC systems. Inspects various types of air handlers, exhaust fans, pumps, and other equipment. Inspections include checking the condition of bearings, filters, coils, belts and sheaves, speed of fan and motor amperage. Inspect overall structural integrity of the equipment. Makes recommendations in writing regarding major repairs. Also, performs minor repairs such as lubricating bearings, changing oil and filters as appropriate. Assist in major repair activities such as system or component replacement.

Work Location: Dallas Campus

Shift Requirement: 1st shift/Days, Sunday through Thursday.

• Requires graduation from high school or vocational school.
• Requires three (3) years of skilled or journeyman level preventative maintenance work experience, which includes one (1) year experience in a skilled maintenance trade (plumbing, electrical, water maintenance, HVAC, etc.)
• Commercial/industrial experience preferred.

• Performs preventive maintenance on various buildings, systems, and equipment, such as electrical, air systems, deionized water system and plumbing systems, mechanical equipment, etc. and pro-actively maintains all aspects of assigned area of responsibility and communicates with customer and supervisor of action taken.
• Start up, shut down and adjust equipment or systems in accordance with established operational, safety procedures and complete all UTSW required compliance training, and adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Inspects systems and equipment for proper lubrication, calibration, vibration, seal failures, etc. and performs detailed inspections of equipment for proper operation.
• Inform appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies.
• Support area shift coverage, after hours or extended projects as needed and assists in major maintenance repairs.
• Remove, repair, and install heating or cooling coils on air handling and/or exhaust fans.
• Documents conditions found and performs minor repairs, as appropriate, following departmental guidelines and serves as primary point of contact for customers for all Facilities Management services.
• Makes recommendations in writing regarding major repairs and/or variances in frequency and type of preventive maintenance scheduled and performs preventative, predictive, or corrective maintenance tasks.
• Successfully participates in the Facilities Management sponsored in-house craft trade training program and attends maintenance training courses, area staff and safety meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work requires skill in the use of specialized instruments, such as vibration analyzer, infrared detector, oscilloscope, micrometers, meggers, and other specialized instruments and tools.
• Work requires basic computer skills and the ability to use and operate handheld electronic communication devices.
• 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.
• Work requires working in 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 precautions must be closely observed when operating and repairing.
• Work requires skills and the use of 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.
• Work may be required to work extended hours or rotating shifts.

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 the 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.

• Work is performed primarily in the laboratory, general office, or outside area.
• Working conditions involve occasional exposure to one or more disagreeable elements, such as dust, dirt, heat, wet conditions, etc.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimum require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code *51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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