Maintenance Worker II

To perform work involving the general maintenance of buildings. Work includes providing common services for mechanical, plumbing and electrical devices, grounds and facility maintenance, as well as general custodial services.

Description of Duties

• Responsible for maintenance and general repairs of campus buildings and infrastructure.

• Provides sub-journeyman work in the performance of a variety of general maintenance repair tasks to include electrical lighting and detail, plumbing, carpentry, and Air Conditioning, such as air filter changes, grounds and custodial maintenance

• Inspects roofs, windows, walls, concrete, and drains, for water leaks and perform repairs as needed.

• May assist other specialized crafts in larger, more complex projects.

• Assists with new employee training when required.

• Assists the warehouse operations in maintaining inventory control and distributes requested materials to all trade groups.

• May require irregular working hours / split shift and "on call" basis.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

May supervise assigned staff in specific tasks.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Ability to read English well enough to comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on cleansers, chemicals, and other containers, and to understand work orders, complete time cards, and receive oral and written work directions.

Preferred Education

Completion of related vocational training in a related trade.

Licenses/Certifications

As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience

Two (2) years experience in performing a variety of sub-journeyman maintenance tasks.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Janitorial equipment and its care and maintenance. Grounds maintenance equipment and care; tractor mower, trimmers, etc.

Other general trades' tools, such as screw drivers, hoe and shovel, wrenches, pliers. Variety of tools and equipment including hand-held and power tools, hydraulic lifts, and forklifts. Use of standard office equipment for daily entry of timecard data, work order information and other general report information

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Some exposure to weather and or physical hazards.

Mechanical, electrical, or other craft hazards.

May be required to carry a two-way radio and/or pager and must be available on an "on call" basis. Must have a flexible work schedule for evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Must be physically able to perform all essential functions and duties of the job. Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, lifting, and carrying of heavy objects to perform job duties. Requires moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of heavy furniture, equipment, trash cans, boxes, files, filing cabinets, and other objects weighing up to 50 lbs. when working alone and 100 lbs. with help.

Must be able to climb step ladders and maintain balance to clean and wash windows and lighting. This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical.

Other Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 04/08/2024 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date