What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Station Operator II position at University of Texas at El Paso?
Position Information
Hiring Department: Facilities Management
Reports To: Utility Operations Supervisor
Job Location: El Paso, Texas
Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours: 40 hours per week. Must be available for rotating shifts.. Flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.
FLSA status: Non-exempt
Earliest Start Date: 04/13/2026.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
A cover letter and three professional references are preferred and encouraged. Final candidates will be asked to provide three professional references at the time of interview.
Position Summary
Operates, maintains, and repairs stationary engines and mechanical equipment such as: air compressors, generators, motors, turbines, fire tube boilers and centrifugal chillers to provide utilities such as light, heat, or power for buildings and both energy plants. Also monitors space conditions throughout campus such as temperature, humidity and ventilation from the building automation system, to ensure comfort and safe conditions for UTEP faculty and staff. It monitors and manages energy consumption and follows procedures (including performing maintenance) to ensure efficiency.
Monitors the Siemens Building Automation Systems (BAS), Simplex Fire Alarm Systems (FASCBORD) Energy Management Systems (EMS), Power Monitoring Systems, and any future operational control system.
Responsible for executing energy efficient operational sequences based on pre-established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure equipment start up and operation is done at appropriate times to minimize impact to; Power Quality, Power Factor, Power Spikes, Running at Peak-Cost time periods.
Assess and solves campus emergencies that arises on the Energy Plants and hydronic, system.
Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections on all utility equipment distribution system. These include high production chillers, boilers, heat exchangers centrifugal pumps, cooling towers, water softeners, air handling units, air compressors, control valves, and manual valves.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems through the building automation system or pneumatic controls; dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components; replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems.
Cuts, threads, and connects pipe to functional components and water or power system of premises; adjusts valves to regulate temperature of lubrication oil and flow of water through system; moves controls to regulate speed of fans and to adjust vents and ducts.
Provides logistics and installs required equipment for proper chemical treatment.
Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions at the production plants and buildings. Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operators log book.
Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switches to backup equipment or systems, or shuts down equipment.
Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions in need of repair, adjustment or lubrication and performs such tasks.
Inspects equipment to detect excessive noise and heat; maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, tubing, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components; oils and lubricates equipment.
Communicates with internal and external customers.
Must be available on an “On Call” basis. Overtime may be required. Must be available for rotating shifts.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides guidance to the Utility Operator I as needed; Monitors equipment and coordinates tasks with internal and external teams.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two year College or technical School within area of assigned responsibility. This position requires a Type III EPA Universal certification.
and
Experience: Three years of experience, related to the statement of duties and Responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Note: This position requires a valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Applied or Basic Science for Engineering.
Why Pick UTEP
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.
About Facilities Management
Facilities Management, under the leadership of Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management Stanley Joshua, oversees Facilities Services, Planning and Construction and Space Management. Working together as a team, we strive to fulfill the mission and vision of the University.
The UTEP campus has a rich history, and its architecture and infrastructure is truly a unique and important aspect of this history. Our campus and facilities are serviced by approximately 200 employees working as a team to operate, maintain, repair, renovate, and clean over 5.21 million square feet of space in 80 structures located on 421 acres.
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Miner Perks and Benefits
What UTEP Offers:
- Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
- Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
- Retirement Programs
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Discounts & Perks
- Employee Education Assistance program
- And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.
Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.
Additional Information
Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment to include: Steel Toe or Non-slippery shoes, eye protection, ear protection, respirator mask, back belt, and hardhat.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.