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Utility Systems Technician I

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MIFull-time$65–73K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$65–73K/yr
Location
Ann Arbor, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Utility Systems Technician I monitors and operates a computerized utility management system to control heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other utility systems. The role includes responding to alarms and malfunctions, reviewing system performance, coordinating maintenance and repair, and assisting with operating-parameter changes. It requires high school graduation plus technical coursework or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Utility System OperationHVAC Control SystemsComputerized Utility SystemsElectronicsComputer OperationsInstrumentation Systems

Qualifications

High School GraduationTwo Years Technical Coursework or Equivalent

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Utility Systems Technician I

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Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally, and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education, and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

To monitor and operate a computerized utility management system to control heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other utility systems.

Responsibilities*

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operate the computerized utility management console and initiate corrective action for all alarm indications and other malfunctions.

  • Monitor and evaluate the operation of a computerized utility management system.

  • Maintain logs and records on utility system operations.

  • Review reports on system operations and performance to ensure optimum efficiency.

  • Advise staff on shutdown and start-up activities and coordinate equipment maintenance and repair activities.

  • Assist in modifying computer programs to initiate system changes to operating parameters.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

  • General supervision is received from a designated official.

  • May receive direction from Utility Systems Technician II's and/or Utility Systems Technician Health Systems.

Required Qualifications*

  • Graduation from high school, supplemented by two years of technical coursework or training in electronics, computer operations, or instrumentation systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is necessary.

  • Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance of automated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control systems is necessary.

  • Some experience in maintaining logs and records for utilities systems is desirable.

  • Some computerized utility systems operation experience is desirable.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees, and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day

  • Retirement Savings Opportunities

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Work Schedule

Once training is complete, the work schedule will be Wednesday - Saturday, 8:30 PM - 6:30 AM

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the International Union of Operating Engineers, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

284669

Working Title

Utility Systems Technician I

Job Title

UTILITY SYSTEMS TECH I

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Building Utilities

Posting Begin/End Date

10/21/2026 - 11/11/2026

Salary

$64,979.20 - $72,904.00

Career Interest

Operating Engineers (IUOE Union)

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How this job compares

Set against the 748 open Facilities Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$65–73K/yr
  • US median$86–138K/yr120 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $69K, is 38% below the US median midpoint ($112K) — in the lowest quarter of Facilities Technician salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Facilities Technician jobs in Michigan and 748 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Facilities Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (555 postings).
Education
17 of the 748 open Facilities Technician jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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