Maintenance Technician

Title: Maintenance Technician

Employee Classification: Maintenance Technician

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Operations & Business Mgmt

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Facilities Management Services

Department: HSC-Facilities Admin-356000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Annual salary of $35,040

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu .

Department Summary

UNT Health at Fort Worth is a place where the facilities and grounds are aesthetically pleasing, clean, well maintained, energy efficient and appropriate to support the institutional mission. We provide a work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and responsive, friendly, and efficient customer support.

Position Overview

The Facilities Department at UNT Health is seeking to hire a Maintenance Technician to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Move office furniture, lab equipment, surplus or supplies to locations on or off campus. Perform setups and teardowns for special events by arranging tables, chairs, canopies, stages and pipe drape to customer specifications. Driving a 15 passenger shuttle bus to transport passengers, while displaying a high level of professionalism. Use a computer to communicate, open and close work orders, training and accessing other resources. Identify and properly use hand tools, measuring tools and some power tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six months of work-related experience.
• Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in the use of standard tools and equipment of the profession.
• Skill in determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• Certification in modular furniture preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Physical demands include stooping, reaching, holding, pushing/pulling and kneeling.
• Ability to lift, transport and carry furniture.
• Willing to use two-way radios to communicate.
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• Experience moving heavy equipment a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Valid Texas Drivers License

Job Duties

• Organize and perform daily furniture/and equipment moves.
• Coordinate and implement event set ups based off customers requests.
• Assist senior maintenance technicians when needed.
• Use work order system to organize daily tasks.
• Deliver all large items from receiving dock.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.

Environmental Hazards

• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.

Work Schedule

Normal hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Some work outside of those hours may be necessary, including some weekend work.

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here .

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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