Utilities Station Operator / CDAS (6PM-6AM, Sun-Wed)

Texas Behavioral Health Center

Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.
 

The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.
 

As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 
 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

JOB SUMMARY
CDAS operators monitor and control various university utility functions from a central location or call center using building automation energy management software. Operators dispatch staff to repair alarm conditions, contact customers during critical customer alarms and act as the campus call center after normal business hours (nights and weekends). We are looking for someone with strong familiarity with skilled-trades such as maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems. This position requires night shift availability.

Work Location: Dallas, Texas - onsite 100%25 of time.

Shift Requirement: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Wednesday to Saturday or 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Sunday to Wednesday.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or GED or 
  related vocational school. 
   

• Experience
  No experience. 
  Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of controls, air handlers, steam and chilled water air conditioning and pumps is required. 
   

Preferred

• Experience
  Previous Building Automation or Energy Management System experience preferred. 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Operates the Central Data Acquisition System, which consists of Energy Management Software from multiple Building Automation Systems. Monitors the utility alarms on campus and analyzes alarm conditions to determine course of action. Assists in remote trouble-shooting of equipment failures.
• Using the EMS, operators remotely monitor and control the campus air handlers, exhaust fans, chillers, boilers, pumps, space temperatures, humidity, etc. Monitors critical customer equipment and freezers.
• Dispatch appropriate shop personnel via radio or pager to respond to alarms that cannot be controlled by CDAS.
• CDAS is the campus and University Hospitals call center after normal business hours. Operators will assist callers with a variety of customer requests.
• Record all alarm events and customer calls into the Customer Request Log for work order assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.