Maintenance Repair Technician

This position is 100% on campus

Hourly Rate: $17.45/hr. or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Maintenance Repair Technician performs maintenance and repairs on piping and plumbing systems throughout the university.

DUTIES 

• Maintains, repairs, and installs plumbing and piping systems
• Assists with demolition and renovation projects as needed
• Performs preventative maintenance on assigned buildings, checking for leaks and fixtures in disrepair
• Inspects all water softener systems
• Demolishes clogged, rusted, and outdated pipes to prepare for the installation of new pipes
• Makes repairs to damaged pumps
• Runs and designs new water and waste flow systems as needed for renovation projects
• Installs new water lines as required
• Estimates time and materials needed for projects
• Works on gas lines as required

MARGINAL DUTIES 

• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of plumbing and piping systems

Skills:

• Good general mechanical skills; good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to use tools
• Ability to maintain records

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Primary Work Location:

• Works in maintenance bay and custodian rooms

Physical Demands:

• Work involves moderate exposure to unpleasant elements, such as adverse weather conditions, extreme temperatures, oils, dirt, dust, fumes, and airborne particles
• Position requires maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping, climbing, and frequent reaching
• May be required to work in a confined space, in a high, dangerous place, or be exposed to vibration
• May occasionally be exposed to hazardous driving conditions and work near moving mechanical parts
• Work involves regular exposure to potentially hazardous bodily fluids and to potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents or chemicals
• Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must have the ability to move items of up to 100lbs
• May be required to drive a forklift
• Must be available to take emergency calls relating to plumbing issues

EEO/AA

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted as appropriate)

Required Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• State issued Plumbing License 

About University of Houston Downtown

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions:  No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.

The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.

The University of Houston - Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.