Maintenance Worker II (Security Services Shop)

Job Details

General Notes

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

Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Purpose

To assist the security services shop with maintenance and repair work with the ongoing operations of the residence halls.

Perform maintenance and repair tasks independently or may assist journey-level craft workers with work orders. Assist in providing a comfortable living environment for students in residence halls.

Responsibilities

Assist security service shop staff in the installation, repair and maintenance of all types of locking hardware, exit devises and low voltage access equipment.

Assist security service shop with rekeying all types of locking hardware, work with master key systems, key cutting machines and key software.

Complete work orders provided by the departments supervisor or manager for residence halls and general building repairs.

Communicate daily with supervisor and or manager on status of work orders that may need assistance from other trades. Sign out, track, and account for all inventory used and / or taken from the shop.

Change power supplies, transformers, switches, outlets and perform minor electrical and low voltage (24V) repairs in the residence halls.

Daily walkthroughs in mechanical rooms, checking access equipment power supplies and replacing as needed as well as distinguishing between different colored wires, using various tools, and equipment to complete tasks.

Reporting any large issues to supervisor or manager that may need assistance from outside vendors.

Promote professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training.

Submit paperwork in a timely manner & participate in assessment development through-out the year. Pick up supplies and drive UT vehicle.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED

At least 2 years of experience in performing installation, operation, construction, maintenance, and or repair work in a field or fields related to the work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Experience in installing and repairing doors, door hardware, and exit devices.

Experience with installing and repairing low voltage access systems.

Experience with rekeying of commercial locking hardware.

Experience working with IC cores and Master key systems.

Experience working in facilities and / or maintenance at University of Texas at Austin.

Excellent communication skills.

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

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 Range

$41,600+ depending on qualifications

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.

Work Shift

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

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.