Facilities Technical Staff, College of Natural Sciences

Job Posting Title :

Facilities Technical Staff, College of Natural Sciences

Hiring Department :

College of Natural Sciences

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

FLSA Status :

Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details : General Notes

The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. What starts here really does change the world ( https : / / cns.utexas.edu / ).

Purpose

This position provides technical support in a variety of facilities functions. Responsible for facilities, labs or shops. Performs minor technical repairs and maintenance. Coordinate with central Facilities on building repairs and renovations. Coordinate and supervise furniture and equipment moves, including surplus. Coordinate procurement of materials.

Responsibilities

Building manager : Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and vendors. Serve as the buildings' primary point of contact and coordinator for other UT departments such as Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), UTPD, Fire Prevention Services, Sustainability, and the Office of Emergency Management. Act as primary point of contact for all departments within assigned buildings for ensuring accurate space management data in accordance with the Texas Board of Higher Education guidelines.

Renovation and Repair : Coordinate activities related to plans for the enhancements, repairs, modifications, and preventative maintenance of buildings and equipment. Act as the primary contact for actions related to building renovations and major repairs to the building systems (electricity, water, and chilled water). Execute minor repairs and preparations tasks not associated with other UT departments.

Physical Environment : Perform daily walkthroughs of buildings, including outside areas, and report / manage any issues. Coordinate all building repair, renovation, and maintenance activities with building occupants / stakeholders. Coordinate repair work orders with Facilities Services shops as appropriate and in coordination with the various work units (Plumbing, Locks and Keys, Electric, PDC (Planning, Design and Construction), Furniture, Events, Moving, etc.). Act as primary contact to report infractions of policy (related to building activities) to university regulations and building operations.

Security / Safety : Assist and coordinate with developing and implementing security policies and systems for buildings including security cameras, exterior doors, exterior lighting, and signage. Conduct periodic inspections of the buildings' security measures and functionality of equipment, which may include automatic external defibrillators, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits. Manage normal building hours and scheduling modifications for events with ITS (Information Technology Services) Security and Custodial Services. Communicate with UTPD (University of Texas Police Department) regarding security concerns, including planned demonstrations, events, suspicious activity, criminal activity, last minute access issues, and escorting non-tenants. Report unusual or suspicious activities.

Emergency Planning : Work with OEM's Preparedness Team to develop Buildings' Emergency Plan. Develop and maintain a contact database for each department residing in the facilities. Lead and participate in the implementation of emergency plans in appropriate situations. Provide a new employee orientation for new buildings' staff to inform them of the Building Emergency Plan and procedures and guidelines for safety, security, and fire. Manage ID card access for building exterior and keyed elevators. During emergencies and ongoing issues, provide assistance as necessary, which may include hours outside of normal working hours.

Other responsibilities and functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School degree or GED and three years' relevant experience.

Basic computer skills (outlook / excel / various work order systems / etc.)

Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and work under pressure and deadlines.

Positive attitude and initiative applied in learning new tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to retain a UT driving certification.

Technical trade experience / certification

Prior work in research or educational facilities

Prior facility management experience

OSHA certification

Salary Range

60,000

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands :

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 hazards

May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.

Physical Tasks :

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Climbing of stairs and / or ladders

Lifting and moving

May be required to lift up to 50lbs. Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for 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 that ALL Required 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 questions presented 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.

Salary : $60,000