Maintenance Worker III

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-Time/40 hours

Salary

$3,293.33 monthly

Hiring Department

Facilities

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:   

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

·         Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Worker III will provide skilled and expert workmanship in performance of a variety of maintenance / repair tasks in one or more craft areas at a master level.  Responsible for a wide variety of installation, maintenance, and trade specific work.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Perform skilled maintenance, repairs, and operations on minor electrical, buildings, and other critical facilities assets including general building maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, buildings, and other critical facilities assets.
• Assist other facilities staff with skilled maintenance, construction, and project tasks including painting, light electrical and plumbing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• High School or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in construction, general maintenance, HVAC, electrical, or related trade.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Ten (10) years of experience in construction, general maintenance, HVAC, electrical, or related trade.
• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Five (5) years of experience in HVAC/Mechanical.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Knowledge of general maintenance.

Other Information

This position may work in or around all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, chemical fumes, standard office conditions, biohazards, chemicals, electrical hazards, and mechanical hazards.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. 

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

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.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.