Facilities Technician III: Multi-Skilled Trades Lead

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking a facilities maintenance professional responsible for coordinating work assignments with a manager, inspecting progress, and performing duties across carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and exterior maintenance. The role also includes training staff, reviewing work orders, and ensuring inventory and safety compliance.

Candidates should have five years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Texas Driver License.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and education verification will be conducted.
• Requires minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.
• May require technical certification or licensing related to the job, as specified on posting details. Texas Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates work assignments with manager and inspects work in progress and completed work.
• Performs duties of carpenter, painter, plumber, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and/or exterior maintenance technician and assists other shops as needed.
• May provide training and technical direction to other maintenance staff and offer instruction in safety procedures and policy compliance.
• Reviews work orders and coordinates work with customers on campus.
• Responsible for staff timesheets; prepares management and work request reports.
• Assures adequate inventory of tools, equipment and supplies to achieve unit objectives.
• May be considered essential personnel and may be assigned during emergencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Trade skills

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University of Houston is seeking a facilities maintenance professional responsible for coordinating work assignments with a manager, inspecting progress, and performing duties across carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and exterior maintenance. The role also includes training staff, reviewing work orders, and ensuring inventory and safety compliance.

Candidates should have five years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Texas Driver License.