Technical Trades Crew Leader

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision/Dental/Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible spending account (FSA)

LinkedIn Learning

Staff tuition assistance

Library/Auditorium access

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's University Unions’ team seeks a Technical Trades Crew Leader to provide shop and job-site leadership, direction, and journey-level skills for repair projects and events on UT's Main Campus.

You will lead staff, coordinate facility renovation, repair, and construction efforts in line with project documents and schedules, and assume shop leadership in the supervisor's absence.

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

Job description

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

Job Posting Title: Technical Trades Crew Leader

Hiring Department: University Unions

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Sep 21, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

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?

As a member of the University Unions’ team, you will receive:

• 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