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College Station, Texas, United States
Onsite
Job Title
Building Systems TechnologistAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Utilities & Energy ServicesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The Keyless Access and Video Surveillance team, in the Facilities and Energy Services department, has been created to ensure the safety and security of our campus community. Facility Management is a service focused department and will be the initial point of contact for all facilities related requests from maintenance to access on TAMU buildings, infrastructure, and amenities under the oversight of TAMU. If you would like to learn more about Facilities Management, please visit: https://facilities.tamu.edu/
What We Want
The Facilities Operations Specialist, under general direction, is responsible for providing professional expertise, quality assurance and guidance on both routine and complex facilities maintenance and management, repair tasks and specialized technical work according to service, quality, and safety standards. Offers expertise to support facility operations.
What You Need To Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Four years of related experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Working knowledge of building mechanical systems and how they interface with controls/OT systems. Industry related skills to include knowledge of the operational technology industry and trends, knowledge of cybersecurity regulations.
Ability to promptly respond to on-site emergency calls, including after-hours, weekends, and during University closures.
Ability to triage issues, gather facts, and coordinate next steps under supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer service and communication skills; ability to translate technical findings for non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, control sequences of operation, and P&ID diagrams.
Ability to develop clear, structured technical documentation including maintenance procedures, system descriptions, and incident reports.
Excellent customer service skills. Ability to interact professionally with all levels of customers and coworkers.
Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Knowledge of strategic thinking and planning.
Ability to coordinate management, planning, and organization of building projects.
Ability to problem solve issues and propose solutions for building management.
Conflict resolution skills.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Valid Texas Class C driver license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with building automation systems, or power management and control systems.
Experience supporting BAS/PCS/PMCS environments and working with IT/cybersecurity partners.
Familiarity with facility management software including AggieWorks, AiM.
Responsibilities
Offers professional expertise to others who are manually working on installations, repairs, and performing preventative maintenance to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety systems, and waste management systems.
Acts as a subject matter expert in a specialized area of a skilled trade such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety systems, and waste management systems. Acts as a contact for those requiring highly advanced technical expertise.
Ensures quality assurance for work undertaken for facilities projects, including painting, drywall, carpentry, installation of fixtures, and moving facility occupants, furniture, or materials within the facility.
Coordinates space and move management efforts.
Inspects the work of contractors or specialized employees performing tasks to ensure completion of work is up to unit’s standards.
Offers guidance to and acts as liaison between the unit and trades contractors to ensure the completion of projects, complex repairs or trades work.
Utilizes work order system(s) to manage and coordinate specialized work.
Facilitates trainings and professional development event with regards to area of subject matter expertise.
May supervise others, including lower-level maintenance, skilled trade or specialized workers.
Ensures that standard operating procedures are followed during the completion of work by others and contractors.
May serve as primary contact for after-hours facilities emergencies.
Other Requirements and Factors
This position is security sensitive.
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.