Maintenance Worker I (Full Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Annual membership

Discounts on Center classes

Gift Store discounts

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is seeking a Maintenance Worker I to perform custodial and repair work across facilities. The role requires a 5-day work week, Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-6:30pm, with duties including cleaning, basic repairs, and event setup.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities to handle HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks as part of routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or substituted where appropriate.
• At least one year of experience as a laborer is required.
• Prior experience cleaning and maintaining facilities is required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.
• Dependable transportation to and from the Wildflower Center is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to use handheld power tools and cleaning equipment is required.
• Ability to withstand outdoor conditions is required.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and remove trash throughout the facility, including outdoor areas.
• Keep closets organized, stocked, and clean.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Report unsafe activities to supervisors and Safety Committee.
• Perform maintenance and repair work in various craft areas, independently or with others.
• Perform HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry tasks as needed.
• Set up and take down tables, chairs, and equipment for events.
• Support special events outside normal hours.
• Secure buildings and rooms on schedule and after cleaning.
• Interact with visitors, volunteers, and staff professionally.
• Drive golf cart to perform duties in remote locations.

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Driving license

Power tools

Cleaning equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld power tools

Cleaning equipment

HVAC maintenance tools

Job description

Job Posting Title: Maintenance Worker I

Hiring Department: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER

Job Details

General Notes The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is committed to inspiring the conservation and cultivation of native plants through its garden, education, research and outreach programs. Founded by Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes in 1982, the Wildflower Center is the state botanic garden of Texas, a treasured Austin gem, and a national leader in the field of native plant education, sustainable landscapes, land restoration and research. It is home to the largest living collection of Texas native plants in the state, welcomes over 276,000 visitors annually, has over 17,000 members and reaches more than 2 million people per year through its website and plant database. The Center is focused on improving landscapes, promoting biodiversity, and connecting people with our environment.

Benefits-eligible

Wildflower Center staff members enjoy the robust health, time off and leave, and retirement benefits of The University of Texas at Austin employees. Wildflower Center staff get free parking and annual membership, discounts on Center classes, access to Wildflower Center featured events, and discounts at the Gift Store. An inspiring and beautiful work environment with outstanding coworkers awaits you.

Purpose

As a part of the Facilities Team, perform general and specialized custodial and repair work in and around the Wildflower Center's buildings, grounds, and other facilities. This full-time position will require a 5-day work week schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-6:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and remove trash throughout the facility, including cleanliness of areas outside buildings (picnic areas, patios, water stations, etc.).
• Keep closets organized, stocked, and clean.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Report all unsafe activities to supervisors and Safety Committee.
• Perform maintenance and repair work in the performance of a variety of tasks in one or more craft areas independently or with others.
• Task areas include HVAC maintenance (adjust thermostats, change filters, etc.), plumbing maintenance (repair clogged commodes, sinks, urinals, etc.), electrical maintenance (replace light bulbs/fixtures), painting and carpentry repairs.
• Perform set-up and take-down of tables, chairs, and other equipment for the Wildflower Center or privately sponsored events held on-site.
• Support special events outside of normal working hours.
• Secure buildings and rooms on schedule and/or after cleaning.
• Secure campus site and boundary fence gates.
• Follow correct unlocking, locking, and alarm procedures.
• Interact with visitors, volunteers, and staff in a professional, courteous manner.
• Drive golf cart to perform duties in remote locations of the property.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one year of experience as a laborer
• Prior experience cleaning and maintaining facilities
• Valid Texas driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Dependable transportation to and from the Wildflower Center
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use handheld power tools and cleaning equipment
• Ability to withstand outdoor conditions
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than the required experience as a laborer
• Two years of experience performing custodial and maintenance tasks in a garden, museum or event setting
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification
• 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

Working Conditions

• Must be willing and able to work outside in all types of weather.
• May be exposed to hazardous wildlife, horticultural chemicals, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift, push and pull fifty pounds is required.
• Works independently and unsupervised on a regular basis.

Work Shift

Five day, 8-hour work days: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am-6:30pm. Occasional evenings, weekends and holidays will be required for mission related events.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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