The heart of service at UNT Health
Before faculty, staff students arrive on campus, the work of UNT Health Fort Worth’s
Facilities team is already underway. Mechanical systems are checked. Classrooms are
prepared. Spaces are cleaned and prepped for the day. Behind the scenes, their quiet
commitment ensures that the next generation of physicians can focus on learning. They
are the unsung heroes of UNT Health Fort Worth.
Marcial Mazariego, a building engineer at UNT Health, is one of those unsung heroes. For Mazariego, that quiet commitment is far more than just a job. It’s part of a lifelong journey grounded in family, service and movement.
Born in El Salvador, Mazariego had a front row seat to the importance of education and hard work. His parents, both teachers — one an elementary teacher and one a high school teacher — also instilled in him the importance of serving others, something he has carried with him his entire life.
“Growing up in El Salvador was great,” Mazariego said. “I had a very happy childhood. I loved playing sports and being outside and have a large family so we were always gathering for birthdays and holidays.”
Taking a chance
When an opportunity arose for his parents to move to New York City in pursuit of teaching jobs that would provide their family with a chance at a better life, they made the difficult — yet hopeful — decision to relocate. The transition opened the door to new experiences, cultures and perspectives for Mazariego and his family. Later, Texas would become his permanent home.
It was Mazariego’s parents who first found UNT Health. They both accepted jobs on the facilities team and spoke so highly of the university and team that Mazariego jumped at the chance to join them.
“They spoke highly of the organization’s positive work environment, opportunities for growth, and educational benefits,” Mazariego said. “Motivated by these opportunities, I decided to join the facilities team and have been proud to contribute to the team ever since.”
While he did take a two-year hiatus from UNT Health, he came back as soon as he could. Despite missing UNT Health while he was away, he is thankful for what he learned and that he was able to come back home.
Work family
At one point his mother, father, aunt, sister and uncle worked with him at UNT Health, so the phrase “work family” is literal for Mazariego.
“Working with my family is so rewarding,” Mazariego said. “It allows us to connect frequently while sharing the same enthusiasm and commitment to our work here at UNT Health. Together, we uphold one of our core values Courageous Integrity by consistently striving to do our best for the organization.”
The future of medicine
It’s no secret that it takes a well-oiled machine to train the future of medicine. No job is too small and every person at UNT Health plays a critical role in making sure students are receiving a world class education.
Thanks to Mazariego, his family and the entire facilities team, UNT Health students are set up for success each day as they pursue their dreams.
“Working at UNT Health is a rewarding experience because I take pride in supporting the next generation of doctors,” Mazariego said. “By ensuring that all mechanical equipment is properly maintained, the buildings are clean, and every room is ready for use.”