Maintenance Worker II

Job Details

General Notes

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Free Capital Metro bus rides

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Purpose

To provide maintenance and repair work for a variety of tasks in one or more craft areas in the operation of the residence halls.

Perform maintenance and repair tasks independently and / or assist journey-level craft workers. Assist in providing a comfortable living environment for students in residence halls.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks from work orders provided by supervisor or crew leader. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.

Communicate with supervisor, staff, and student residents regarding needed repairs and work order status on a daily basis.

Work with supervisor and crew leader on work orders that need assistance from other trades. Sign out, track, and account for all inventory used and / or taken from the shop.

Assist electrician technicians in installations and make readies in apartments. Check and maintain electrical systems. Change out lamps, ceiling fan switches, and perform minor electrical repairs.

Work with other trades as required.

Assist HVAC Technicians in the installation of HVAC systems and performing preventative maintenance on units. Assist in changing out air filters in student apartments and offices.

Assist plumbers in minor plumbing repairs, maintenance of sewer systems, and make readies. Assist in replacing and servicing kitchen sinks, bathtubs, lavatories, and toilets.

Assist carpenters in installations and repairs of make-readies, doors, cabinets, windows, floors, drywall, framing, and roof repairs.

Assist all trades with preventative maintenance changing out air filters, assisting in the repair of shop equipment (dollies, drain machines, etc.

and inventory management.

Submit paperwork in a timely manner. Accuracy and timeliness of dailies, mileage reports, and computer-oriented weeklies filled out correctly and submitted on time each week.

Work orders filled out correctly. Notes on work orders indicate what work was done, tests performed, possible charges, and explanations for unusual delays or parts.

Pick up supplies and drive a UT vehicle.

Carry a UT cell phone for the on-call rotation and respond to emergencies as requested. Perform and respond to emergency repairs 24 / 7 and facilitate completion as needed.

Work weekends and overtime as determined by the supervisor.

Promote the professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED.

Two years of experience in performing installation, operation, construction, maintenance, and / or repair work.

Preferred Qualifications

More than two years of experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and / or building maintenance and repair environments.

Experience installing and repairing doors, showers, toilets, and lavatories.

More than two years of experience in carpentry.

Prior UT experience.

Excellent communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and in a team environment.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.

If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$41,600+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Uniforms and / or personal protection equipment (furnished).

May work in all weather conditions.

May work in extreme temperatures.

May work around chemical fumes.

May work around standard office conditions.

May work around chemicals.

May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.

Use of manual dexterity.

Climbing stairs.

Climbing of ladders.

Lifting and moving.

Pushing, pulling, and moving a max force of 212 lbs.

Lifting and moving 80 lbs.

The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Work Shift

Monday - Friday, 7 : 30AM - 4 : 30PM. Workdays, area, and hours may vary based on the department needs.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.