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Part-time Maintenance Worker I – (Summer only)

The University of Texas at Austin
Salt Lake City, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 17 May 2024
💰 $36,000/yr

About the role

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 ab

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