Technical Trades Crew Leader

Phase2 Technology

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 76,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan - TRS

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Technical Trades Crew Leader for the University Unions maintenance shop. You will provide shop and job-site leadership, technical expertise, and journey-level carpentry skills to support renovations, repairs, and events on campus.

You will lead the crew in the absence of the supervisor, coordinate with project managers, and promote a robust safety program. background check is required.

Qualifications

Three years of journey-level carpentry experience, able to read drawings and specs.
Proven ability to lead a work crew and ensure safety protocols are followed.
Experience with project documentation, time sheets, and labor reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead staff in facility renovation, repair, and construction projects.
Provide jobsite direction, coordinate with clients and project managers.
Maintain shop safety programs and enforce policies and procedures.
Inspect completed work for quality and adherence to campus standards.
Assist with shop operations, inventory, and documentation.

Skills

Carpentry

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Technical Trades Crew Leader

Hiring Department:

University Unions

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Sep 21, 2026

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

The University of Texas at Austin's University Unions team seeks an individual to serve as Crew Leader in the Maintenance Shop.

What sets you apart when you join University Unions?

As a Longhorn, you'll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty, staff, and of course, our students! During your time on campus, you will contribute to programs, organizations, and activities that help our students develop a sense of community and provide valuable leadership and career readiness skills that they will carry with them throughout their professional and personal lives.

What benefits do I receive with UT?

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
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan
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 Linkedln Learning
Staff tuition assistance once eligible
Expansive employee discount program, including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses

Purpose

The Technical Trades Crew Leader provides shop and job-site leadership, direction, technical expertise, and journey-level skills in support of University Unions repair projects, and special events. The Technical Trades Crew Leader also leads the shop in the absence of the supervisor.

Responsibilities

Lead and work with staff in support of facility renovation, repair, and construction projects in compliance with project documents and schedules. Provide support to building events. Perform trade duties and provide jobsite direction and expertise to a team of Mechanical Technicians. Motivate workers to meet production and quality standards. Maintain high standards for employee conduct.
Lead shop in absence of supervisor, including daily shop operation and crew assignments. Assist with processing of shop written and electronic documentation, including material requisitions, time sheets, and daily labor reports. Assist workers in solving work related problems at jobsites. Emphasize accountability for meeting schedule commitments.
Promote and maintain frequent communications and positive relations with clients, project managers and building supervisors. Promote teamwork within the shop, and in partnership with other building departments. Coordinate with contractors to ensure timely completion of projects. Promote and provide training across shop trades and skills. Practice and promote the values and goals of the university and the hiring department. Enforce policies and procedures.
Promote and maintain a robust shop safety program, including training of personnel, use of personal protective equipment, shop and jobsite cleanliness, and compliance with published policies and procedures for safe operation of shop equipment and vehicles. Ensure appropriate handling of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead, mold and silica. Support and promote university safety procedure.
Lead by example in maintenance and operation of shop. Clean, sharpen, and adjust tools. Maintain and properly secure shop, tools, equipment, and vehicles. Assist with annual shop vehicle and equipment inventory. Promote and maintain a clean and safe work environment in shop and at jobsites.
Read, understand, and work from sketches, drawings, specifications, standards, or verbal instructions, with or without direct supervision. Inspect completed work for quality and ensure projects are executed in accordance with project requirements and campus standards.
Respond to building emergencies, when needed, and direct associated shop support, as required. Some overtime work required.
Drive UT vehicle to transport personnel, materials, and equipment to and from buildings and in support of University Unions special events.
Attend management-directed meetings and training.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED.

Three years of journey-level experience in the carpentry trade, including experience in all phases of construction. Demonstrated ability to produce quality work from drawings, specifications, construction standards, or written-verbal-instructions, with or without direct supervision. Ability to complete projects, with assistance. Demonstrated experience leading a work crew or team in execution of assigned work. Proven track record of following safety protocols.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a background check and strength and agility test as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years of journey-level experience in the HVAC and or electrical trade, including experience in all phases of construction. Experience executing door & hardware projects. Experience in cabinetmaking, including design and project planning. Proven ability to work as a team member and lead teams in support of facility renovation and repair projects, including quality control and timely delivery of work performed. Experience supporting campus events. Experience working in a large university or comparable commercial or industrial physical plant. Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The selected candidate must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. (Texas driving history will be confirmed online during selection process). Applicant must provide out-of-state driving history, if previously licensed in another state. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.

Salary Range

$62,000 + depending on qualifications

Required Materials

Resume/CV
3 work references; at least one reference should be from a current or former supervisor

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:

As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: