Building Systems Technologist

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About the Role

The Facilities Operations Specialist, under general direction, provides 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. This role supports facility operations within the Keyless Access and Video Surveillance team in the Facilities and Energy Services department.

Responsibilities

• Offers professional expertise to others working on installations, repairs, and preventative maintenance for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety systems, and waste management systems.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in a specialized area of a skilled trade (e.g., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety systems, waste management).
• Serves as a contact for those requiring highly advanced technical expertise.
• Ensures quality assurance for facilities projects, including painting, drywall, carpentry, installation of fixtures, and moving facility occupants, furniture, or materials.
• Coordinates space and move management efforts.
• Inspects the work of contractors or specialized employees to ensure completion meets unit standards.
• Acts as a liaison between the unit and trades contractors to ensure completion of projects, complex repairs, or trades work.
• Utilizes work order system(s) to manage and coordinate specialized work.
• Facilitates trainings and professional development events related to area of expertise.
• May supervise others, including lower-level maintenance, skilled trade, or specialized workers.
• Ensures standard operating procedures are followed during work completion by others and contractors.
• May serve as the primary contact for after-hours facilities emergencies.
• Promptly responds to on-site emergency calls, including after-hours, weekends, and during University closures.
• Triages issues, gathers facts, and coordinates next steps under supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.
• Valid Texas Class C driver license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Working knowledge of building mechanical systems and their interface with controls/OT systems.
• Knowledge of the operational technology industry, trends, and cybersecurity regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, control sequences of operation, and P&ID diagrams.
• Ability to develop clear, structured technical documentation (e.g., maintenance procedures, system descriptions, incident reports).
• Strong customer service, communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of customers and coworkers.
• Knowledge of strategic thinking and planning.
• Ability to coordinate management, planning, and organization of building projects.
• Problem-solving skills to propose solutions for building management.
• Conflict resolution skills.

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 and AiM.

Benefits

• 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.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time for wellness activities.
• Access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support for conferences, workshops, and more.
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while employed.

This position is security-sensitive and requires compliance with state and federal laws, as well as Texas A&M University System policies and procedures. All tasks must be performed safely in compliance with safety requirements.