Maintenance Worker II - Facilities Downtown Campus

University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) seeks a Maintenance Worker II for the Downtown Campus to perform a range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and mechanical repairs.

The role coordinates work plans, guides student workers, uses the TMA system for work orders, and supports campus facilities with reliable, safe operations on campus properties in San Antonio, Texas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• Must be able to support UTSA security requirements and infrastructure per policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks across trades.
• Trains student employees in duties and safety.
• Uses TMA system to manage work orders and assignments.
• Maintains supply inventory and coordinates purchases as needed.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in related training.
• Performs inspections and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Maintenance and Repair

Supply Inventory

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Education

High School Diploma / Vocational

Job description

Maintenance Worker II - Facilities Downtown Campus

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16074

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT SanAntonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public researchuniversity that unites the power of higher education, biomedicaldiscovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As thethird-largest research university in Texas and a CarnegieR1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access andexcellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public healthacross South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science,engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity,business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas byForbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA Facilities – Improving thePhysical Environment

UTSA Facilities is an organization responsible for operating andmaintaining all campus buildings, grounds, andutilities. Our mission of improving the physicalenvironment at UTSA inspires us to provide the best learning andworking environment to our campus community.These efforts areaccomplished through our dynamic team that maintains 139 buildings,located on four campuses, totaling 758 acres.To learn moreabout Facilities and why it's a great place to work, visit ourwebsite.

Salary Range: $38,500 annualized.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 09/23/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

Job Details

Job Summary

This position is located at the DowntownCampus

The Maintenance Worker II works to provide sub-journeyman workin the performance of a variety of maintenance and repair tasks inone or more craft areas. This role organizes the work plan for thebuilding maintenance needs, provides technical guidance andleadership, coordinates corrective and preventive maintenanceactivity, assigns work orders and control supply and toolinventories. This role is responsible for the daily operations,maintenance and repair work of plumbing, painting, electrical,carpentry, air conditioning, and refrigeration. This positionutilizes the TMA system in the management of work orders. TheMaintenance Worker II assists in the coordination of spacemake-readies, facility renovations and new construction.

Core Responsibilities

1. Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks, includingpainting, paint mixing, and color matching; unclogging sinks,toilets, and sewer lines; assisting with wood construction andrepairs; replacing light bulbs, fuses, and making basic electricalrepairs; removing trash; installing ceilings; and repairing orreplacing plumbing fixtures such as lines, faucets, and sinks.
2. Trains student employees in the above duties.
3. Utilizes TMA technology to manage daily work assignments andensure all work orders are managed and closed accurately within thesystem.
4. Maintains supply inventory accuracy and responsible forrequesting purchases related to equipment and supplies.
5. Ensures response time to emergency, urgent or normal workrequests is compliant with our commitment to students.
6. Communicates concerns to UTSA Facilities in a timelymanner.
7. Performs general mechanical emergencies until UTSA Facilitiessupport staff arrive.
8. Actively participates in meetings and training opportunities asappropriate to the position.
9. May be needed as essential staff in after-hour and weekendemergencies.
10. Performs inspections to ensure facilities are maintainedaccording to APPA standards.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship ina related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the securityand integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per TexasEO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication
• Maintenance and Repair
• Supply Inventory
• Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry,

Working Conditions

• Position will operate in air-conditioned office environment aswell as outside in various weather conditions. Some exposure toweather and/or physical hazards. After adequate training, willparticipate in facilities related emergency response. Use ofrequired special equipment and power tools. Exposure to mechanicaland electrical hazards, and working in crawl spaces, machine roomsand other operational areas which may require protective equipment.Work schedule is currently Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM;however, flexible hours may be required to satisfy department needsand may include overtime, evenings, odd hours, shift work, weekendsand/or holidays.

Physical Demands

• Duties require walking, standing, stooping, kneeling,stretching, lifting and climbing ladders. Must be able to lift,push and pull 50 pounds of weight with or withoutaccommodations.

This position will work primarily on campus.Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check.Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record(MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States bytime of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative actionemployer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at SanAntonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for allindividuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability orgenetic information, and veteran status. The University iscommitted to the Affinection Program in compliance with allgovernment requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.

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