Part-time Maintenance Worker I – (Summer only)

Updated: about 16 hours ago
Location: Austin, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime

Job Posting Title:

Part-time Maintenance Worker I – (Summer only)

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Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose:

To provide maintenance and repair work for a variety of tasks in one or more craft areas in the operation of the residence halls. Assist in providing a comfortable living environment for students in residence halls.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist electrician technicians in installations and make readies in apartments. Check and maintain electrical systems. Change out lamps, ceiling fan switches, and perform minor electrical repairs. Work with other trades as required.

  • Assist HVAC Technicians in the installation of HVAC systems and performing preventative maintenance on units. Assist in changing out air filters in student apartments and offices.

  • Assist plumbers in minor plumbing repairs, maintenance of sewer systems, and make readies. Assist in replacing and servicing kitchen sinks, bathtubs, lavatories, and toilets.

  • Assist carpenters in installations and repairs of make readies, doors, cabinets, windows, floors, drywall, framing, and roof repairs.

  • Assist all trades with preventative maintenance, changing out air filters, assisting in the repair of shop equipment (dollies, drain machines, etc.), and inventory management.

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

Required Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED.

  • 6 months of experience in performing installation, operation, construction, maintenance, and/or repair work.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • More than 1 years of experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and/or building maintenance and repair environments.

  • More than 1 years of experience in carpentry.

  • Prior UT experience.

  • Experience installing and repairing doors, showers, toilets, and lavatories.

  • Excellent communication skills.

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

Salary:

$18.00 per hour

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 and scaffolding.

  • Lifting and moving 62 lbs.

Employment Timeframe:

  • Up to 40 hours per week

  • This is a temporary position (Summer Only)

Work Shift:

Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:30PM. Workdays, area, and hours may vary based on the department needs.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Background Checks:

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

  • E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
  • E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.



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