Utility Systems Technician

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U‑M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.

In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world‑class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• Retirement Savings Opportunities

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate the computerized utility management console and initiate corrective action for all alarm indications and other malfunctions.
• Monitor and evaluate the operation of a computerized utility management system.
• Maintain logs and records on utility system operations.
• Review reports on system operations and performance to ensure optimum efficiency.
• Advise staff on shut down and start up activities and coordinate equipment maintenance and repair activities.
• Assist in modifying computer programs to initiate system changes to operating parameters.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• General supervision is received from a designated official.
• May receive direction from Utility Systems Technician II’s and/or Utility Systems Technician – Health Systems.

• Graduation from high school, supplemented by two years of technical course work or training on electronics, computer operations or instrumentation systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance of automated heating, ventilation and air conditioning control systems is necessary.
• Some experience in maintaining logs and records for utilities systems is desirable.
• Some computerized utility systems operation experience is desirable.

Once training is complete, the work schedule will be Wednesday - Saturday 8:30pm - 6:30am

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U‑M and the International Union of Operating Engineers, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre‑employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre‑employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U‑M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.