Maintenance Worker II

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (100% employer-paid)

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Maintenance Worker II for the Applied Research Laboratories at the PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS. The role involves construction, maintenance, painting, plumbing and basic welding to support ARL and LTTS facilities.

Responsibilities include furniture moves, landscape care, equipment hauling, and fleet detailing, with occasional field trips. A Class C driver license and driving history are required; US citizenship is a factor for project eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Two years experience in construction and maintenance including framing walls, hanging doors, plumbing, painting and operating forklifts and trucks.

Responsibilities

• Perform building maintenance and repair at ARL and LTTS.
• Move furniture and D&D as needed; paint and erect structures.
• Assist in carpenter shop, basic welding, plumbing tasks and lab support.
• Assist with landscape maintenance and fleet detailing.
• Occasionally assist with trash/recycle removal and cleaning.

Skills

Forklift operation

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Welding

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grinder

Drill

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Posting Title: Maintenance Worker II ---- Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories ---- 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: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details: Purpose Performs construction and maintenance work at Applied Research Laboratories (ARL) including the Lake Travis Test Station (LTTS). Responsibilities Building maintenance and repair. Furniture and office moves. Painting and erecting structures at ARL and LTTS. Assist in the carpenter shop with repairs or construction. Assist with welding using basic tools such as grinders, drills and other hand powered tools. Paint metal, walls and deck areas of LTTS. Perform plumbing tasks such as toilet repairs, ice machines and condenser drain lines. Assist in lab projects such as hauling equipment to LTTS, lab specific work vans and field trips. Assist with landscape maintenance including but not limited to watering, weed removal, blowing and trimming. Occasionally assist with trash and recycle removal and cleaning. Cleaning and detailing of fleet vehicles. Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Two years experience in construction and maintenance including framing walls, hanging doors, plumbing, painting and operating forklifts and trucks. Licenses: Class "C" Operator's Driver's License. Applicant selected must provide a current three year Driving Record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance. US Citizen: Subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

More than two years experience in carpentry, plumbing, painting, erecting buildings and concrete work, as well as operating forklifts and trucks.

General Notes An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc. Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing. Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at to learn more about the total benefits offered.

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 $40,000-$43,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around bio-hazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work.
• Frequent travel between ARL and LTTS.
• Will work outdoors, indoors and over water (i.e., barges, ships and piers)
• Will be exposed to high levels of noise at times

Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest

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 if this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. 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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