Skilled Trades Tech II

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System seeks a skilled maintenance technician in Houston to perform a range of craft trades with minimal supervision. The role covers carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, HVAC, roofing and general maintenance for facilities.

Responsibilities include establishing preventive maintenance schedules, ordering supplies, training other personnel, and supporting special projects or moves.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience.
• Valid Texas Driver License required.
• Education verification will be conducted upon acceptance of an employment offer.
• Security sensitive position; background check may be conducted.
• The University of Houston System is an Equal Opportunity Employer; applications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and performs preventative maintenance schedule for equipment and facilities.
• Orders supplies and materials and maintains inventory levels.
• May assist with training other maintenance personnel.
• Performs duties of skilled trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, general maintenance, mechanical, HVAC, roofing and exterior maintenance as required.
• Selects materials to complete work requests or projects.
• Assists other specialized crafts on larger projects, and supports moves and event setup.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

General maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department: Local Maintenance Services

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Functions in a highly skilled craft capacity under minimal supervision. Provides basic to intermediate service for mechanical and electrical devices. Works in general construction and maintenance, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, general maintenance exterior maintenance, and scheduled moves and event setup. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

• Establishes and performs preventative maintenance schedule for equipment and facilities.
• Orders supplies and materials and maintains adequate inventory levels for skill trades.
• May assist with training other maintenance personnel.
• Performs the duties of skill trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, general maintenance, mechanical, HVAC, roofing and exterior maintenance as required.
• Selects materials to complete work requests or projects.
• Assists other specialized crafts in larger, more complex projects, and assists other shops as needed including scheduled moves and event setup.
• May be considered essential personnel and may be assigned to serve on special task force during periods of emergency.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma Or GED Required

MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Prefer at least 288 hours of classroom and related study as designated by apprenticeship standards. Education verification will be conducted upon acceptance of an employment offer.

Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Certification/Licensing: Works toward fulfillment of second year apprenticeship requirements as outlined in a U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program.

Will require a valid Texas Driver License.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.