Building Maintenance Worker

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, invites applications for a Building Maintenance Worker. This semi-skilled role supports carpentry and painting tasks across university facilities, performing routine maintenance and safety-focused work in a college setting.

You will assist carpenters and painters, follow safety procedures, and contribute to maintaining campus buildings, with duties that may expand to other maintenance tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of materials, tools and methods used in construction and maintenance fields.
• Knowledge of carpentry and painting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and perform as directed various building maintenance duties.
• Assist carpenters and painters as directed.
• Work shall meet or exceed the standards of the Building Maintenance Department.
• Practice safe work habits, proper safety procedures, and use personal protective devices; must also actively participate in safety training programs.

Skills

Materials, tools & methods knowledge

Carpentry and painting knowledge

Safety procedures

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Building Maintenance Worker

Location

Alpine

Department

Building Maintenance

Job No.

999643

Posting Date

10/06/2026

Until Filled

Yes

Salary

$31,200 annual salary

Required

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools and methods used in the construction and maintenance fields.
• Knowledge of carpentry and painting.

Preferred

• Journeyman level training or graduate from vocational school.
• Established ability to assist experience carpenters and painters.

Primary Responsibilities

Job Summary Semi-skilled work in the carpentry and painting professions.
Scope: Construction and maintenance of University facilities and projects.
Essential Job Functions

1. Assist with and perform as directed various building maintenance duties.
2. Assist carpenters and painters as directed.
3. Work shall meet or exceed the standards of the Building Maintenance Department.
4. Practice safe work habits, proper safety procedures, and use personal protective devices; must also actively participate in safety training programs.

Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.

Key Competencies

(Knowledge Skills and Abilities)
Current driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements

This position typically works in an office environment, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk while using a computer. The role demands frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. Visual acuity is essential for reading and interpreting data on computer screens. Clear verbal communication skills are necessary for interacting with colleagues and employees. Additionally, the job may involve occasional mobility around the office and attending meetings, as well as frequent travel to attend off‑site meetings and trainings.

Working Conditions

Usual: University wide property. After hours on-call availability required. Position is Security Sensitive Periodic: Manual labor and lifting of heavy objects, outdoors during weather conditions.

Expectation of Quality

Employee will support the mission of Sul Ross State University by providing high-quality, professional services, timely responses, and solutions to customer requests.

Security Sensitive

This position is classified as Security‑Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Other Information

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On‑Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non‑campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On‑Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

About SRSU

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.
What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.
Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life‑changing experience has a multi‑generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first‑generation college students as well as non‑traditional students, international students, student‑athletes and graduate students.
From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.
For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.