Lead Facilities Technician

Lead Facilities Technician

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Operations

Department: DAL-Facilities & Gen Services-533000

Job Location: Downtown Dallas

Salary: 44050.44

FTE: 1.000000

Lead Facilities Technician is responsible for assisting the Facilities Director in scheduling and completing maintenance tasks across the University’s buildings, including the downtown Dallas Law Center.

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of experience in related maintenance/repair field (substitution of education for experience allowed)
• Ability to maintain security and integrity of critical infrastructure

• Proficiency with standard tools and general maintenance practices
• Knowledge of safety precautions and building maintenance hazards
• Blueprint, schematic and drawing reading skills
• Basic shop math and problem‑diagnosis abilities
• Physical ability to lift, crawl, and work outdoors in inclement weather
• Valid driver’s license and university vehicle insurance coverage
• Strong communication and supervisory skills

• Reiterates minimum qualifications (high school diploma or GED and three years experience)

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair MEP equipment at the downtown Dallas location.
• Inspect and verify satisfactory completion of work by contractors and others.
• Perform routine maintenance to electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Operate computer‑based Building Management System.
• Operate and reset Fire Alarm system, Fire Sprinkler System, Fire Pump, Stair Pressurization fans, smoke curtains, fire dampers, etc.
• Willingness to work overtime and unconventional hourly schedules.
• Willingness to perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• 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.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.
• Elevated temperatures.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
• Low temperatures.
• Noisy environments.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM and as needed.

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.

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