Mechanic/Technician

utaustin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Parking and Transportation Services is seeking a Mechanic/Technician to perform journey level work across maintenance trades including carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, concrete and HVAC systems at UT Austin. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of journey level maintenance experience, and a Class C driver's license.

If not a Texas resident, obtain a Texas license within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Three years of journey level maintenance experience.
• License: Class "C" Operator's Driver's License.
• If not a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver’s License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey level work in repair, maintenance and installation across skilled fields (carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, concrete & HVAC).
• Assist in ordering, estimating, and organizing projects.
• Provide training and supervision to coworkers and helpers.
• Communicate effectively via cell phone, SMS and email.
• Clean garages when staff is limited.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Work overtime and weekends when required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Class C Driver's License

Texas driver license within 30 days

Effective communication (phone/SMS/e‑m

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title: Mechanic/Technician ----

Hiring Department: Parking and Transportation Services ----

Position Open To: All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ----

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer ----

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing ----

Position Duration: Expected to Continue ----

Location: AUSTIN, TX ----

Job Details:

General Notes

UT Parking and Transportation Services is responsible for the management of over 17,000 parking spaces on campus, including 12 parking garages and more than 50 surface parking lots. Our operations include the distribution and regulation of daily, permitted, and event parking, as well as the maintenance of parking lots and garages. We also provide assistance to those parked on or traveling through campus. This assistance includes jump-starts and opening vehicles for those locked out.

For more information on UT Parking and Transportation Services, please visit: https://parking.utexas.edu/about

Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of University Business Services (UBS) staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID Card

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/learning-development/resources/employee-experience

Purpose

Provide journey level work in one or more disciplines of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and painting. Provide additional support performing other maintenance duties outside of your primary field including, but not limited to, repairing poles, gates, and various other maintenance tasks. May be required to work weekends, evening, comp/overtime. TX driver's license required. Must be qualified to operate UT vehicle and maintain acceptable driving qualifications through the University's driver education program. Must work at least two home football games every year and one additional game every other year. Cell phone required.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey level work in the repair, maintenance and installation of various skilled fields including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, concrete and HVAC systems.
• Assist in the technical aspects of ordering, estimating, and organizing various projects.
• Provide training and supervision to coworkers and helpers assisting in any and all work performed.
• Must be able to communicate effectively via cell phone, SMS and email.
• Clean garages on occasions when we have limited staff.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Must work overtime and weekends when required.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Three years of experience as a journey level work in a maintenance capacity.
• Licenses: Class "C" Operator's Driver's License.
• If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver’s License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multiple crafts.
• Experience at UT Austin or other higher education facility.
• Associate or bachelor's degree.
• Graduation from a technical or vocational school.
• Experience using vinyl plotter software.
• Experience using line striping machines.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.

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

$47,000 depending on qualifications + paid overtime

Working Conditions

Unforms and/or Personal Protection