About the Role
To provide journey level and/or master multi-crafted technical trade skills in the performance of work required for the maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of maintenance work for the residence halls, apartments, and dining facilities.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrician (primary) skills in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all electrical equipment, mechanical systems, and other multi-crafted work as assigned.
- Provide multi-crafted work in other trade areas including HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, kitchen equipment, and painting as needed.
- Analyze computer-generated work orders and prioritize work.
- Use troubleshooting techniques and diagnostics to identify system and equipment malfunction.
- Coordinate repairs with other trades.
- Inspect and evaluate work to meet standards.
- Ensure all work is performed to acceptable industry standards.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
- Communicate with supervisor, staff, and residents regarding needed repairs and work order status.
- Follow through with written and oral instructions from the supervisor.
- Complete and submit paperwork accurately and timely.
- Sign off on completed work orders, provide status updates, perform preventive maintenance documentation, and provide accurate information for parts requested.
- Charge out all material and account for all inventory used.
- Return all unused inventory into the system.
- Perform an inventory of all items as required.
- Participate and be involved with safety on the job and in the shop.
- Assist other co-workers with safety-related events.
- Report any and all unsafe acts or safety-related concerns to the safety rep, supervisor, and/or Safety Specialist.
- Promote and train on the lockout/tag out program.
- Promotes professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training.
- Carry a UT cell phone and be on the on-call rotation and respond to emergencies as requested.
- Perform and respond to emergency repairs 24/7.
- Work weekends and overtime as determined by the supervisor.
- Drive a UT vehicle to the work site and transport equipment and supplies as needed.
Requirements
- High school graduation or GED.
- Five years of experience in construction and/or maintenance and repair in a crafts trade of facilities maintenance.
- The 5 years of experience must include 3 years of journey level electrical experience in construction/facilities maintenance and 2 years of other related trades.
- Experience with tools and equipment common to the trades specified.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- Class "C" operator's driver's license.
- Provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.
- Obtain a Texas driver's license within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident if not currently a Texas resident.
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Skills
- Electrical systems installation, conduit, wiring, controls, and repair
- Troubleshooting techniques and diagnostics
- Interpersonal communication
- Customer service
- Preventive maintenance documentation
- Inventory management
- Safety procedures
- Lockout/tag out program
- Driving
Location
- UT MAIN CAMPUS
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Journey level
- Master
Education Level
- High school graduation or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $58,500+
Benefits
- Additional monthly stipend of $500 for a current Master or Journeyman Electrical, Plumbing license or HVAC Class A or B license (State of Texas issued and maintained).
- 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
- Free Capital Metro bus rides
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Career growth & professional development
About the Company
- University Housing and Dining at UT Austin
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
