The University of Texas at Austin
Instrumentation and Controls Technician I
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Instrumentation and Controls Technician I
Join to apply for the
Instrumentation and Controls Technician I
role at
The University of Texas at Austin
and contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience.
Hiring Department:
Facilities Services
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer
Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing
Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
Austin, TX
Join the Facilities Operations and Maintenance team, a highly responsive and knowledgeable crew providing outstanding service for Facilities Services and to the university community. Maintenance Operations, a branch of the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Division, provides comprehensive maintenance services in support of the University’s operations. Our teams provide a comprehensive array of qualified services, backed by our licensed and certified technicians, to this end, we offer opportunities for continuing education, as well as various stipends for additional trade licenses.
Our goal is to self‑identify operations and maintenance issues long before our clients realize a repair is needed and take a thoughtful approach to using their resources, structuring processes, and providing the best client service. This goal comes from our sense of ownership and pride in our work.
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.
Responsibilities
Respond to heating and cooling trouble calls, interface with customers, troubleshoot electronic and pneumatic controls systems and components to maintain HVAC comfort control in university buildings.
Perform preventive maintenance and calibrate electronic and pneumatic controls and sensors to prevent failures and keep building HVAC equipment operating at optimum performance for maximum energy conservation.
Renovate and upgrade control systems to provide efficient operation of HVAC equipment and improve building comfort.
Assist others as requested to troubleshoot HVAC and other equipment, limit equipment downtime, and resolve concerns related to campus HVAC equipment.
Interpret and work from drawings, specifications, and sketches for assigned projects to ensure university standards are maintained. Commission control systems for new and renovation construction projects to ensure final control installation meets standards and functional requirements. Perform work independently from written or verbal instructions and in accordance with established safety procedures.
Research and recommend repair components and test equipment to assist in procuring components. Create material lists and acquire materials for efficient work. Keep accurate records of materials used and maintain daily time reports to complete work and document details of the functions performed. Keep accurate and up‑to‑date documentation of all systems.
Assist other shops and team members in the accomplishment of shop goals related to key performance indicators. Assist outside entities. Provide timely and courteous customer service, keep supervisors up‑to‑date on daily work order status to ensure clear, concise, and necessary communication channels are maintained and customer expectations met.
Gather building HVAC and mechanical field data to facilitate analysis and improvement of HVAC performance. Participate in the On‑Call Program.
Required Qualifications
High school or GED.
Three years of journey‑level experience with the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of pneumatic and DDC instrumentation and control systems.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a technical field.
More than three years of journey‑level experience with the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of pneumatic and DDC instrumentation and control systems.
International Society of Automation Certified Controls Systems Technician (ISA CCST) Level 1 certification.
Experience at the University of Texas or in a university setting.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to handle responses. (Note: Might be a typo but retained for authenticity.)
Demonstrated ability to give a verbal sequence to a response.
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
Successful completion of the Leader Development Program.
Salary Range $52,875 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions Environmental Demands
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
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
Physical Tasks
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Climbing of ladders
Lifting and moving
Additional Working Conditions
This position and associated job duties have been designated as essential during extraordinary and emergency situations when the university is closed. Essential personnel must maintain contact with their supervisor and report to work as regularly scheduled unless directed otherwise.
Required to operate an electronic device such as an iPhone, iPad, or laptop/desktop computer to perform and fulfill time reporting and work management requirements. Work management requirements include receiving work assignments, updating work orders, and other functions as required.
May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Considerable walking, standing, squatting, stooping, and moving of heavy materials and equipment in all weather conditions.
May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.
May be required to lift up to 50lbs. Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
May be required to operate job related equipment.
May require tuberculosis screening and occasional use of a respirator.
May drive University vehicles. If driving University vehicles, may be required to maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
Work Shift 40 hours a week, five 8-hour days, or possibly four 10-hour days with schedule to be determined with supervisor. Some overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays possible.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Additional Application Information 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 and 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.
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Instrumentation and Controls Technician I
role at
The University of Texas at Austin
and contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience.
Hiring Department:
Facilities Services
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer
Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing
Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
Austin, TX
Join the Facilities Operations and Maintenance team, a highly responsive and knowledgeable crew providing outstanding service for Facilities Services and to the university community. Maintenance Operations, a branch of the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Division, provides comprehensive maintenance services in support of the University’s operations. Our teams provide a comprehensive array of qualified services, backed by our licensed and certified technicians, to this end, we offer opportunities for continuing education, as well as various stipends for additional trade licenses.
Our goal is to self‑identify operations and maintenance issues long before our clients realize a repair is needed and take a thoughtful approach to using their resources, structuring processes, and providing the best client service. This goal comes from our sense of ownership and pride in our work.
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.
Responsibilities
Respond to heating and cooling trouble calls, interface with customers, troubleshoot electronic and pneumatic controls systems and components to maintain HVAC comfort control in university buildings.
Perform preventive maintenance and calibrate electronic and pneumatic controls and sensors to prevent failures and keep building HVAC equipment operating at optimum performance for maximum energy conservation.
Renovate and upgrade control systems to provide efficient operation of HVAC equipment and improve building comfort.
Assist others as requested to troubleshoot HVAC and other equipment, limit equipment downtime, and resolve concerns related to campus HVAC equipment.
Interpret and work from drawings, specifications, and sketches for assigned projects to ensure university standards are maintained. Commission control systems for new and renovation construction projects to ensure final control installation meets standards and functional requirements. Perform work independently from written or verbal instructions and in accordance with established safety procedures.
Research and recommend repair components and test equipment to assist in procuring components. Create material lists and acquire materials for efficient work. Keep accurate records of materials used and maintain daily time reports to complete work and document details of the functions performed. Keep accurate and up‑to‑date documentation of all systems.
Assist other shops and team members in the accomplishment of shop goals related to key performance indicators. Assist outside entities. Provide timely and courteous customer service, keep supervisors up‑to‑date on daily work order status to ensure clear, concise, and necessary communication channels are maintained and customer expectations met.
Gather building HVAC and mechanical field data to facilitate analysis and improvement of HVAC performance. Participate in the On‑Call Program.
Required Qualifications
High school or GED.
Three years of journey‑level experience with the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of pneumatic and DDC instrumentation and control systems.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a technical field.
More than three years of journey‑level experience with the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of pneumatic and DDC instrumentation and control systems.
International Society of Automation Certified Controls Systems Technician (ISA CCST) Level 1 certification.
Experience at the University of Texas or in a university setting.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to handle responses. (Note: Might be a typo but retained for authenticity.)
Demonstrated ability to give a verbal sequence to a response.
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
Successful completion of the Leader Development Program.
Salary Range $52,875 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions Environmental Demands
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
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
Physical Tasks
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Climbing of ladders
Lifting and moving
Additional Working Conditions
This position and associated job duties have been designated as essential during extraordinary and emergency situations when the university is closed. Essential personnel must maintain contact with their supervisor and report to work as regularly scheduled unless directed otherwise.
Required to operate an electronic device such as an iPhone, iPad, or laptop/desktop computer to perform and fulfill time reporting and work management requirements. Work management requirements include receiving work assignments, updating work orders, and other functions as required.
May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Considerable walking, standing, squatting, stooping, and moving of heavy materials and equipment in all weather conditions.
May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.
May be required to lift up to 50lbs. Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
May be required to operate job related equipment.
May require tuberculosis screening and occasional use of a respirator.
May drive University vehicles. If driving University vehicles, may be required to maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
Work Shift 40 hours a week, five 8-hour days, or possibly four 10-hour days with schedule to be determined with supervisor. Some overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays possible.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Additional Application Information 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 and 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.
Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The University of Texas at Austin by 2x
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