Technical Trades Crew Leader

utaustin; Utah; On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Staff tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's University Unions division is seeking a Technical Trades Crew Leader for the Maintenance Shop on UT's main campus. You will provide shop leadership, technical guidance, and journey-level carpentry skills to support renovation, repair, and special events across campus.

You will lead a team, coordinate with project managers, maintain safety protocols, and ensure timely, high-quality workmanship in alignment with university goals and department policies.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Three years journey-level experience in the carpentry trade.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and work standards, with or without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor staff in facility renovation, repair and construction projects.
• Provide shop and job-site direction, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Read and interpret sketches and drawings, and work to campus standards.
• Respond to emergencies and support events as needed.

Job description

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 ----

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 assistanc