Maintenance Worker II- Behavioral Sciences Campus

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums paid for full-time

Generous time off ( holidays, vacation

Retirement plan

Mental health counseling

Gym membership discounts

Employee discounts

Child and elder care resources

Job summary

UTHealth Houston seeks a Maintenance Worker II to perform a variety of skilled maintenance, repair, preventive maintenance, and remodeling tasks to keep facilities safe and functional for patients, students, faculty, and staff. You will handle light carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical repairs, drywall work, door hardware, HVAC support, and more, while coordinating with skilled trades and vendors.

Rotation includes Day, Night, and Weekend shifts with an essential-emergency reporting

Qualifications

• 3 years apprentice level experience in a trade and/or general building maintenance required.
• Completion of 10th grade required.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs skilled maintenance and preventive tasks across multiple trades.
• Uses CMMS to enter and complete work orders.
• Assist with remodeling and minor construction projects as needed.
• Communicate with vendors and project managers; report status of projects.
• Follow safety procedures and policies; respond to emergencies when required.

Skills

Light carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Drywall installation

Ceiling tile installation

HVAC support

CMMS work orders

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Join our Facilities team at the Behavioral Sciences Campus as a Maintenance Worker II. In this hands‑on role, you will perform a variety of skilled maintenance, repair, preventive maintenance, and remodeling tasks to help ensure a safe, functional, and well‑maintained environment for patients, students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities include general maintenance duties such as light carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical repairs, drywall and ceiling tile installation, door hardware maintenance, furniture relocation, water cleanup, and HVAC support. You will also assist with larger projects, work alongside skilled trades personnel and vendors, complete work orders through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and follow all safety and compliance requirements.

Schedule: This position operates on a rotating schedule that includes Day Shift, Night Shift, and Weekend Shift rotations. Flexibility to work assigned rotations is required.

As an essential position, employees are expected to report to work during emergencies or campus closures when required to support critical campus operations and protect university assets.

Position Summary

Provides skilled sub‑journeyman level work in the performance of a variety of installation and maintenance tasks in several craft areas. Works independently and may provide training, guidance, and oversee the work performed by others.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Independently performs skilled maintenance, preventative maintenance (PM), repairs, and remodeling tasks. Tasks include removing and replacing ceiling tiles and floor tiles, water cleanup (including the use of a wet vacuum), moving and relocating furniture, performing light carpentry work, removing, repairing, and installing sheetrock, plumbing fixtures and associated piping, electrical equipment, various lights and light fixtures, painting, removing and installing water and air filters, fan belts, and electrical fuses, performing door maintenance including replacing doorstops, hinges, and other door hardware, and replacing baseboards and cove base.
• May work independently when making minor repairs or assist journeyman level personnel, team leaders, and technicians directly when making major repairs in various trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and others) with troubleshooting, removal, repair, and installation of related equipment and performing preventive maintenance tasks. These tasks include maintaining and repairing water features, domestic water systems, storm and sewage drains, sump pumps, boilers, exhaust fans, pumps, steam generators, medical and control air compressors, control air driers, vacuum pumps, and lighting systems.
• May assist Carpenters on remodeling/construction assignments which may involve demolishing walls, installing sheetrock, ceiling tiles, base boards, door stops, wall units, assembling and dismantling lab benches, bookshelves, and partitions.
• May communicate task and project information directly with vendors, project managers, and other customers (face‑to‑face, telephone, or email), oversee vendor projects, and verify and report the installation and completion status of projects to team leader or supervisor.
• Enters, receives, and completes assigned work orders using the computerized maintenance manager system (CMMS) through PC and smartphone applications. Performs assigned tasks following university/departmental policies/procedures, safety precautions, and trade codes.
• Required to carry a university communication device as assigned and respond to calls during normal business hours.
• Classification is designated as essential at the UT Health Science Center at Houston. In an emergency, essential positions are required to sustain clinical services and/or protect university assets. Personnel are expected to report to their site during scheduled work times, even when the institution has been declared restricted access or closed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification / Skills

• None

Minimum Education

Completion of 10th grade required. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum Experience

3 years apprentice level experience in a trade and/or general building maintenance experience required.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This position is security‑sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094, and requires the holder to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure. Responsibilities include researching, working on, or accessing critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2) and maintaining integrity against potential influence from a foreign adversary as defined in 15 C.F.R. Position holders are subject to routine reviews of criminal history and government connections.

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Benefits

Our total rewards package includes medical, insurance, and a range of benefits:

• 100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave, vacation, and sick time – total about 37‑38 days per year).
• Longevity Pay: monthly payments after two years of service.
• A comprehensive retirement/pension plan.
• Financial and legal counseling.
• Mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and wellness program access.
• Employee discounts on entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, and more.
• Resources for child and elder care.