Maintenance Worker II

Job Posting

Title:

Maintenance Worker II

* --
- Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

* --
- Position Open To:

All Applicants

* --
- Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

* --
- FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

* --
- Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

* --
- Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

* --
- Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

* --
- Job Details:

Purpose

Performs construction and maintenance work at Applied Research Laboratories (ARL) including the Lake Travis Test Station (LTTS).

Responsibilities

* Building maintenance and repair. Furniture and office moves. Painting and erecting structures at ARL and LTTS.

* Assist in the carpenter shop with repairs or construction.

* Assist with welding using basic tools such as grinders, drills and other hand powered tools.

* Paint metal, walls and deck areas of LTTS.

* Perform plumbing tasks such as toilet repairs, ice machines and condenser drain lines.

* Assist in lab projects such as hauling equipment to LTTS, lab specific work vans and field trips.

* Assist with landscape maintenance including but not limited to watering, weed removal, blowing and trimming.

* Occasionally assist with trash and recycle removal and cleaning. Cleaning and detailing of fleet vehicles.

* Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

* High school graduation or GED.

* Two years experience in construction and maintenance including framing walls, hanging doors, plumbing, painting and operating forklifts and trucks.

* Licenses:
Class "C" Operator's Driver's License. Applicant selected must provide a current three year Driving Record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.

* Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen:
Subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

More than two years experience in carpentry, plumbing, painting, erecting buildings and concrete work, as well as operating forklifts and trucks.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

Visit our website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

* 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

* 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.

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

$38,480-$40,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

* May work in all weather conditions

* May work in extreme temperatures

* May work around chemical fumes

* May work around bio-hazards

* May work around chemicals

* May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

* Use of manual dexterity

* Climbing of stairs

* Climbing of ladders

* Lifting and moving

* Some weekend, evening and holiday work.

* Frequent travel between ARL and LTTS.

* Will work outdoors, indoors and over water (i.e., barges, ships and piers)

* Will be exposed to high levels of noise at times

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,…