Utilities Station Operator II-Facilities Building Operations

Utilities Station Operator II – Facilities Building Operations

Position at The University of Texas at San Antonio

Position Information

Salary Range: $52,000 - $53,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 01/14/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

Job Summary:

The Utilities Station Operator II provides skills for the operation and maintenance of various utility equipment and systems.

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensures that uninterrupted utility services are rendered and timely emergency responses.
• Operates and maintains systems and equipment that provide utilities and steam control environmental conditions.
• Monitors and responds to life safety system alarms, emergency conditions, security alarms and related requirements including fire alarms, emergency power and others.
• Monitors and performs minor utility adjustments through building automation systems.
• Performs building and system maintenance duties such as filter replacement, fume hood operation and dormitory maintenance.
• Responds to many campus emergencies, such as electrical outages, gas leaks, water main/line breaks, and others.
• Performs duties related to energy management, conservation and related such as lighting controls and coordination with TEP.
• Documents and reports various field measurements, observations, analysis, and research methods.
• Coordinates, monitors, and inspects contractor work and services.
• Prepares material requests and orders necessary supplies.
• Assigns tasks and trains subordinates.
• Assists with special events.
• Promotes safety and environmental protection by working in a safe manner; immediately reporting unsafe situations, spills, and accidents; following University safety plans/procedures/protocols; and participating in appropriate safety training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of utilities or construction.
• Two years of technical training can substitute the required experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Tools associated with utilities operations, including but not limited to HVAC, electrical and mechanical diagnostic and measuring devices, building automation systems, and computers.

Working Conditions:

• Control room/office environment (conditioned space) and field environment (dust, dirt, noise, restricted space, extreme temperatures).
• Exposure to potential occupational hazards associated with HVAC maintenance and emergency response situations.
• Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards, hazardous chemicals, high pressure water and air systems, high speed equipment, confined spaces, and heights.
• Exposure to variable Texas weather conditions and/or physical hazards such as working in elevated and confined spaces; working in attics, sub-floors, machine rooms, on roofs, and other operational areas. Exposure may be prolonged.
• Exposure to various mechanical, electrical, laboratories, and other university spaces.
• Exposure to variety of construction and physical plant hazards including medium voltages (15KV), confined space, elevated heights, dust & dampness, high noise levels, outside weather and energized equipment & systems.
• Exposure to potential occupational hazards including toxic, biological, and chemical hazards within certain laboratory spaces.
• Exposure to elevated level of noise.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment when needed, to include: steel toe or non-slip shoes, eye protection, hardhat, back belt, body harness, biological protective gear, ear muffs or plugs, respirator, and arc flash protection.
• Must wear and properly maintain uniforms.
• Required to be on stand‑by call status, carrying pager, cell phone or two‑way radio as assigned and respond to after‑hours…