Multi-Craft Technician

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STIPEND FOR LICENSE. This position will be paid an additional monthly stipend of $500 for a current Master or Journeyman Electrical, Plumbing license or HVAC Class A or B license. The license must be issued by the State of Texas and maintained in a current status.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Provide journey level Multi-Craft technical trade skills in the performance of work required for the maintenance and repair of the residence halls, dining facilities equipment, and mechanical equipment and systems.

• Provide electrical, HVAC, plumbing, kitchen equipment repairs, and painting, drywall, carpentry. Analyze computer generated work orders and prioritize repairs. Along with daily communication with supervisor or manager.
• Use troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques to identify systems and equipment malfunctions and perform or coordinate repairs with other trades as needed. Inspect and evaluate work as needed to meet standards.
• Complete and submit paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Position will be required to carry a pager and follow on-call rotation and respond to emergency repairs 24/7 and facilitate completion as needed. Work overtime and weekends as determined by supervisor.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Communicate with supervisor, staff, and students regarding needed repairs and work order status. Follow through with written and oral instructions, from supervisor.
• Work with residence life staff to ensure emergency correspondence get addressed.
• Promote professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops. Drive a UT Vehicle. Other duties as assigned.

• Diploma (High School) or GED.
• At least 5 years building construction, mechanical or utilities trade specified with at least 3 years being journey level experience.
• Knowledge and use of tools and equipment common to the trades specified.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• More than 5 years of journey level experience in a combination of trades.
• More than 5 years experience in mechanical, air conditioning electrical, plumbing, carpentry, refrigeration, and/or heating controls experience.
• Experience in commercial remolding.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of housing dorm units.
• Licensed by the state of Texas as a Journey level plumber, electrical or mechanical.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and verbal work-related instructions from supervisors, customers, and co-workers.

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).

• Monday - Friday, 7:30AM- 4:30PM. Work days, area, and hours may vary based on the department's needs.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Higher Education