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?

To provide journey level technical painting and related skills in the performance of work required for the maintenance, repair, and operation of the assigned residential facilities maintenance zone.

What are the job duties?

• Painting: Provide journey level work for painting and carpentry repairs. Knowledgeable with painting techniques, products, and the application to various surface materials with the use of brush, roller, airless, HVLP, and spray guns. Knowledgeable in applying stain and varnish for new and refinishing of existing stained and varnished surfaces.
• Drywall and Plaster: Repair, tape, texture, and float drywall. Repair and apply acoustic finishes. Perform and assist other craft work when directed or workload requires. Repair and install sheetrock, siding, paneling, lath, and plaster.
• Work Orders and Inventory: Analyze computer-generated work orders and prioritize repairs. Use troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques to identify paint and related materials as well as maintain painting equipment. Charge out all material and account for all inventory used and return unused back into the inventory system.
• Transportation/Equipment Operation: Drive a UT vehicle to the work site, transporting equipment and supplies as needed to perform routine and preventive maintenance, and/or repairs.
• Communication: Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Communicate with supervisor, staff, and student residents regarding needed repairs and work order status. Follow through with written and oral instructions from the supervisor.
• Documentation and Safety: Complete and submit paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Ensure that all safety protocols are followed and ensure to properly report any unsafe condition and fill out the required report of injury form if injured.
• Professional Development: Work in a diverse environment. 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.

What qualifications do I need?

• Highschool diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of building construction, mechanical, or utility trade specified with 3 years of journey level training.
• Knowledge and use of tools and equipment common to the trades specified.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

What preferred qualifications could I have?

• More than 5 years of journey level experience in the painting trade.
• More than 5 years of experience or journey level experience in the following: drywall, plaster, and small carpentry.
• Commercial and remodeling experience, experience in maintenance and repair of resident rooms and apartments.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and verbal work related instructions from supervisors, and co-worker.

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 up to 80 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling up to 212 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).

Salary

$40,560+ depending on qualifications

Work Shift
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Work days, area, and hours may vary based on the departments needs.

Requisition #: R_00024086

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,560.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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