Campus Maintenance Tech II

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Transit benefits

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's University Housing and Dining is hiring a Maintenance Worker II on the UT Austin campus to perform a wide range of maintenance tasks across multiple trades. This on-site role follows work orders and aims to provide a comfortable living environment for residence hall students.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least two years of related maintenance experience; they will work a 40-hour week, participate in on-call rotations, and have

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two years of experience in performing installation, operation, construction, maintenance, and/or repair work.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

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 all trades with preventative maintenance changing out air filters, assisting in the repair of shop equipment (dollies, drain machines, etc.), and inventory management.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's University Housing and Dining is hiring a Maintenance Worker II on the UT Austin campus to perform a wide range of maintenance tasks across multiple trades. This on-site role follows work orders and aims to provide a comfortable living environment for residence hall students.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least two years of related maintenance experience; they will work a 40-hour week, participate in on-call rotations, and have