Building Systems Technician - UNL

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

No-cost life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance for employees and dependents

Exclusive staff discounts

Continuous improvement and innovation

Professional development through training and education

Embrace a diverse and inclusive workplace

And many more

As a Building Systems Technician, you will:

Review, clean, and perform preventative maintenance of mechanical equipment and spaces to identify and repair any potential problems.

Maintain and repair general HVAC, plumbing, lighting, structural equipment, and components to manufacturers’ recommendation.

Assist trade-based or licensed technicians to complete tasks.

Maintain a clean workspace to promote maximum efficiency and to keep yourself and staff/students safe.

Assist with campus projects, irregular maintenance activities, and emergencies.

Complete work orders and utilize an electronic timekeeping system daily.

What you bring to the position (minimum qualifications):

High school or equivalent experience.

Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.

Thinking and reasoning skills.

Good communication skills.

Thoroughness and attention to detail.

Good time management and organizational skills.

Familiar with tools and machinery.

Able to lift 60 lbs.

Able to work from a ladder.

Valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirement.

Note: Job duties and pay are determined by level of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Higher level positions may also:

Replace bearings and seals on centrifugal pumps, change bearings on fan systems, motors, and pump shafts under supervision.

Learn and/or become proficient with equipment management controls (EMCS) to trend data and to start, stop, seek status, or change conditions of HVAC systems.

Communicate and coordinate with internal and external 3rd parties for the repair and replacement of building components and project requirements.

Generate activity and outage notifications.

Train, mentor, and verify work of other staff, students, temp, and/or on-call personnel in preventative maintenance, repair, and care of building systems.

All levels will be assigned to a rotating on-call schedule and urgent situations occasionally require after-hours work.

Criminal history background check, driver’s license check, and pre-placement physical will be conducted.

A full list of qualifications for the levels can be found at: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/91735

Learn more about University Operations and other opportunities here: https://operations.unl.edu/university-operations-careers-0

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.