Temporary Building Maintenance Technician; UTemps

Position: Temporary Building Maintenance Technician (UTemps)
Job Posting

Title:

Temporary Building Maintenance Technician (UTemps)

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- Hiring Department:

UTemp Pool

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- Position Open To:

All Applicants

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- Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

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- FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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- Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

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- Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Apr 27, 2027

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- Location:

MONTOPOLIS RESEARCH CENTER

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- Job Details:

General Notes

Only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. This temporary assignment may be filled at any time. Please, no phone calls or emails. The projected end date for this assignment is April 27, 2027. Please note that this assignment will be Benefits-eligible.

Purpose

The building maintenance technician is responsible for ensuring that the facility remains safe, functional, and well-maintained by performing routine inspections, repairs, and upkeep tasks. This role involves addressing issues with systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, while responding promptly to maintenance requests to support daily operations.

Responsibilities

* Perform routine inspections of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) to ensure proper operation.

* Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce the risk of equipment failure. Respond to maintenance requests and repair issues in a timely manner. Troubleshoot and fix problems such as leaks, electrical faults, or broken fixtures.

* Maintain and repair building structures, including walls, flooring, and doors. Ensure safety standards and regulations are followed at all times. Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized repairs or services.

* Keep maintenance logs and records of work performed. Monitor inventory and order necessary tools, equipment, and supplies. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of maintenance.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a similar commercial or industrial building maintenance role. Hands-on experience with basic plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and carpentry repairs. High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

More than 5 years of experience in a similar role. Vocational training, or certification in an applicable field. Ability to read blueprints, manuals, and drawings. Basic computer skills.

Hourly Rate

$25 + depending on qualifications

Work Shift

* 8-5, M-F

* Infrequent on-call hours, only to be required for emergencies requiring additional on-site support. Typical tasks expected to be completed during regular business hours.

Working Conditions

* Attire - blue collar work attire; long pants (jeans), shirts, work boots suitable for manual labor.

* Use of manual dexterity.

* Lifting, pushing, or pulling, and standing.

Required Materials

* Resume/CV

* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

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…