Physical Plant Service Worker I - Support Activities & Moves

The University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); Vor Ort; USD 31.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking a Physical Plant Service Worker I to perform manual tasks that support work order assignments for the Physical Plant on campus.

Responsibilities include loading, unloading and moving furniture and equipment, operating forklift and power equipment, custodial work, basic painting and construction, and strict adherence to safety protocols. A high school diploma and one year of related experience are required.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• One year of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Aufgaben

• Completes assigned work with supervision from the crew leader.
• Loads, unloads, moves furniture and equipment at different locations including file cabinets, supplies, and mail; sets up and tears down furniture for events.
• Drives trucks and operates power equipment; transports equipment to be salvaged.
• Performs custodial duties and basic painting and construction work.
• Promotes safety and environmental protection by reporting unsafe situations, spills, and accidents; follows safety plans and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Tools and Equipment in Moving Trade

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Forklift Operation

Trucks and Power Equipment

Ausbildung

High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship in a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 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 by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

Salary Range

$33,891 annualized.

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Close Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/22/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Physical Plant Service Worker I performs various manual tasks necessary to complete work order assignments for the Physical Plant.

Core Responsibilities

• Completes assigned work with supervision from the crew leader.
• Works as a team member to load, unload, and move furniture and equipment at different locations including file cabinets, supplies, and mail among university buildings; sets up and tears down all necessary furniture for special functions.
• Drives trucks and operates power equipment on trucks and transports equipment to be salvaged.
• Performs custodial duties and basic painting and construction work.
• Promotes safety and environmental protection by immediately reporting unsafe situations, spills, and accidents; following University safety plans/procedures/protocols; and participating in appropriate safety training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Tools and Equipment in Moving Trade
• Motor Vehicle Equipment
• Forklift Operation
• Trucks and Power Equipment

Working Conditions

• Conditions may vary according to the type and place where work is being performed. Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions. Occasional overtime duty required on nights, weekends, and holidays in connection with athletic events and special programs.

Physical Demands

• Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without accommodation.

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 by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Aff