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-Campus Operations

Department: HSC-Facilities Admin-356000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

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 Maintenance Technician completes work in a manner that will retain or improve customer satisfaction and the quality of the surrounding area. Some of the work performed includes the following: office and laboratory moves, delivery of large items, event set ups, maintenance and repair of event furniture and driving a shuttle bus.

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 hand tools and equipment of the profession.
• Skill in determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to complete a job.
• Ability to maintain or improve customer relationships;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment;
• Ability to use two-way radios to communicate;
• Ability to use a computer for communication, data entry and research;
• English speaking, bilingual skills a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
• Certification in modular furniture installation;
• Professional experience moving (heavy equipment and furniture);
• Experience using a computer for communication, data entry and research.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Valid Texas Driver's License

Job Duties

• Organize and perform daily furniture/and equipment moves - (Essential)
• Coordinate and perform event set ups to customer specifications 
• Assist senior maintenance technicians when needed 
• Use computer to organize daily tasks, communicate, enter data and complete training 
• Deliver all large items from receiving dock 
• Operate a shuttle bus to transport passengers 

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.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• 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.
• Low temperatures.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
• Elevated temperatures.

Work Schedule

Normal hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Some work outside of those hours will be required, 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

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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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.