Who are we?

University Housing and Dining (UHD) is in the Division of Student Affairs and oversees 17 residence halls and many dining venues. UHD operates its own residence life, dining, business services, custodial, maintenance and information systems units, and employs approximately 1,400 full, part-time, and student staff. Visit our website to learn more: https://housing.utexas.edu/ .

What are the benefits?

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

· 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

· Free Capital metro bus rides

· Retirement contributions

· Paid vacation and sick time, and holidays

· Career growth and professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

What does this position do?

Provide maintenance and repair work for a variety of tasks in one or more craft areas in the operation of the residence halls. Perform maintenance and repair tasks independently and/or assist journey-level craft workers. Assist in providing a comfortable living environment for students in residence halls.

What are the job duties?

• Perform tasks from work orders provided by supervisor or crew leader. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Communicate with supervisor, staff, and student residents regarding needed repairs and work order status on a daily basis. Work with supervisor and crew leader on work orders that need assistance from other trades. Sign out, track, and account for all inventory used and/or taken from the shop.

• Assist electrician technicians in installations and make readies in apartments. Check and maintain electrical systems. Change out lamps, ceiling fan switches, and perform minor electrical repairs. Work with other trades as required.

• Assist HVAC Technicians in the installation of HVAC systems and performing preventative maintenance on units. Assist in changing out air filters in student apartments and offices.

• Assist plumbers in minor plumbing repairs and maintenance of sewer systems, and make readies. Assist in replacing and servicing kitchen sinks, bathtubs, lavatories, and toilets.

• Assist carpenters in installations and repairs of make readies, doors, cabinets, windows, floors, drywall, framing, and roof repairs.

• Assist all trades with preventative maintenance changing out air filters, assisting in the repair of shop equipment (dollies, drain machines, etc.), and inventory management.

• Submit paperwork in a timely manner. Accuracy and timeliness of dailies, mileage reports, and computer-oriented weeklies filled out correctly and submitted on time each week. Work orders filled out correctly. Notes on work orders indicate what work was done, tests performed, possible charges, and explanations for unusual delays or parts. Pick up supplies and drive a UT vehicle.

• Carry a UT cell phone for the on-call rotation and respond to emergencies as requested. Perform and respond to emergency repairs 24/7 and facilitate completion as needed. Work weekends and overtime as determined by the supervisor.

• Encourage, support, and promote diversity initiatives. Promote professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training.

What qualifications do I need?

• High school graduation or GED.

• Two years of experience in performing installation, operation, construction, maintenance and/or repair work.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

What preferred qualifications could I have?

• More than two years of experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and/or building maintenance and repair environment.

• Experience installing and repairing doors, showers, toilets and lavatories.

• More than two years of experience in carpentry.

• Prior UT experience.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and in a team environment.

What are the working conditions?

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

• May work in all weather conditions

• May work in extreme temperatures

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around chemicals

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Climbing stairs

• Climbing of ladders

• Lifting and moving

• Pushing, pulling, and moving a max force of 212 lbs.

• Lifting and moving 80 lbs.

• The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Work Shift
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm. Work days, area, and hours may vary based on the departments needs.

Requisition #: R_00022985

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38,480.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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