The University of Georgia · 12 hours ago
Systems Technician
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$40K/yr - $40K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Georgia is the state’s flagship university, providing a rich educational environment. They are seeking a Systems Technician to oversee the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other systems within facilities zones, ensuring efficient operations and performing advanced maintenance tasks.
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Responsibilities
Provides support necessary to ensure the continuous operations of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other systems within the zone. Reviews and ensures the readiness of redundant systems. Supports adjacent facilities zones in this capacity when staff are absent
Oversee equipment, component and system repairs from identification to final work. Communicate with necessary colleagues and supervisor so that outages of facilities services can be accurately communicated to residents and other stakeholders
Ensure on-site and remote instrumentation solutions are accurate and allow for trouble-shooting or adjustments when needed. Ensure all systems are operating within established parameters set by the Engineering Office. Communicate and help to resolve instrumentation related issues
Supports the Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities on systems and system components in the facilities zone. This includes performing this work and overseeing the work of outside entities (Facilities Maintenance Division and outside contractors)
Ensures all mechanical, electrical and “back-of-house” spaces are clean and easy to work within. Equipment, system components and instrumentation are operable and appear in good working order. Insulation on infrastructural components is replaced when removed for repairs or is found in poor condition
Responds to written, verbal, and computerized work order requests in a timely manner
Must use and manipulate a web-based work order system to complete the following: Advanced electrical distribution tasks, such as but not limited to: Ensuring periodic PMs are performed on switch gear, motor control buckets and emergency backup generators and found deficiencies are addressed. Assist departmental and outside technicians when distribution issues are found. Plumbing repairs such as but not limited to water heater and shower valve replacement, limited emergency plumbing distribution repairs, installing new water heater elements and thermostats, replacing urinals and toilets and operating drum type drain machines. Repairs to various appliances: such as diagnosing range issues and installing control panels, range eye switches, oven elements and terminal blocks. Installing and servicing the appliance and components of dishwashers, refrigerators and microwaves. HVAC systems tasks, such as but not limited to: Responding to system alarms/alerts and verifying drive operations. Implementing system redundancies. Manual damper operation, replacing fuses, sensors, thermostats, belts, sheaves, actuators and condensation pumps. Assist departmental and outside technicians when distribution issues are found. Assist department and outside technicians to complete system and system component repairs outside the scope of this position. Support other trades and colleagues when needed
Perform work necessary to address typical Work Orders within or in support of other facilities zones
Manages/Performs summer work assignments including the identification and implementation of special projects and safety inspections and employee training; including the supervision of students/temporary employees on assigned projects
Troubleshoot and repair projects and work orders associated with skilled trades
Carries out work assignments with expected degree of independence and efficiency according to skilled trade practices with limited callbacks for additional repair
Keeps shop area clean and organized so that supplies can be easily located by other staff members
Participates in maintenance after hours on-call program as required
Other duties consistent with the purpose and scope of this position, which may be assigned
Support staff in the absence of supervisor
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred
Five years of experience, or vocational training in one of the applicable trades; or any equivalent combination of training and experience
Cover Letter
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Johnson
Chief Technology Officer, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Alan Dorsey
Professor of Physics and Associate Chief Information Officer for Research
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