Skilled Trades Tech II (FOSS) - (495968 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring for a position in Facilities Operations in Houston, Texas. This role involves a variety of skills in general construction and maintenance tasks, including carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a related field and a valid Texas Driver License.

Successful candidates will perform preventative maintenance, manage inventory, and assist in training. The department values education in lieu of experience and emphasizes security-sensitive roles that require a criminal history check.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Prefer at least 288 hours of classroom and related study.
• Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and perform preventative maintenance schedules.
• Order supplies and maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Assist with training other maintenance personnel.
• Perform duties of various skill trades as required.
• Select materials for work requests.
• Assist other shops in more complex projects.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical device maintenance

General construction

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

288 hours of classroom and related study

Job description

Department: Facilities Operations forSS Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

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

1. Establishes and performs preventative maintenance schedulefor equipment and facilities.
2. Orders supplies and materials and maintains adequateinventory levels for skill trades.
3. May assist with training other maintenance personnel.
4. Performs the duties of skill trades such as plumbing,electrical, carpentry, painting, general maintenance, mechanical,HVAC, roofing and exterior maintenance as required.
5. Selects materials to complete work requests or projects.
6. Assists other specialized crafts in larger, more complexprojects, and assists other shops as needed including scheduledmoves and event setup.
7. May be considered essential personnel and may be assigned toserve on special task force during periods of emergency.
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuationand simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. asmight normally be acquired through attainment of a high schooldiploma or equivalent (GED). Prefer at least 288 hours of classroomand related study as designated by apprenticeship standards.

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

Certification/Licensing: Works towardfulfillment of second year apprenticeship requirements as outlinedin a U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeshipprogram.

Will require a valid Texas Driver License.

- Department is willing to accept education in lieu ofexperience.

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 EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.