Maintenance Worker III, McDonald Observatory

Job Posting

Title:

Maintenance Worker III, McDonald Observatory-Hiring Department:

McDonald Observatory-Position Open To:

All Applicants-Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40-FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA-Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately-Position Duration:

Expected to Continue
- Location:

MCDONALD OBSERVATORY-Job Details:

General Notes The McDonald Observatory is a major astronomical research observatory located 16 miles from Fort Davis, Texas (440 miles from The University of Texas at Austin campus). This position is at McDonald Observatory and reports to the Technical Trades Crew Leader and the Assistant Physical Plant Manager as required. The position includes variable scheduling with some holiday rotation. Residence in the Observatory's residential community may be available.

The position is considered an essential employee for emergency or critical response. The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including:

Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax-sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

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Purpose

Perform daily advanced maintenance and repair tasks across one or more craft areas at McDonald Observatory. Works independently and supports journey-level craft workers. Routinely conducts preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities Mechanic/Technician Support. Assists Mechanic/Technicians with maintenance and repair of residential, commercial, and telescope structures related to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and hydraulic systems.

Facility Maintenance. Assists with carpentry and general residential maintenance, including concrete work, structure repairs, drywall, painting, appliance servicing, and plumbing repairs.

Preventative Maintenance. Performs preventive maintenance tasks as required on telescope domes and physical plant equipment.

Heavy Equipment. Operates various types of equipment, including tractor, backhoe, and forklift. Maintains logs and records on equipment.

Safety and Facility Support. Maintains a professional, customer-service demeanor and a professional appearance according to UT McDonald Physical Plant dress code. Wears applicable protective gear as appropriate. Participates, as necessary, as part of the Emergency Response Team for the Observatory, including wild-land fire training, first aid, CPR, and AED as required.

Performs Other Duties as Required. Performs duties to meet the facility needs. Drives a UT vehicle to perform work and maintains a Texas driver's license.

Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED.At least three years of experience in one or more of the following crafts and trades: installation, carpentry, heavy equipment/construction, maintenance, plumbing, and/or repair work in commercial or residential electrical, or HVAC systems, as well as maintenance and repair of vehicles, facilities, or equipment.

One year of experience in facilities maintenance, residential electrical and HVAC, general construction, welding, or machine shop fabrication.

Provides updates and workload status to supervisors and team, including needed maintenance and repair needed for facilities at the observatory.

Manages time efficiently, supports other workers, and exhibits a professional demeanor.

Competencies required are accuracy and attention to detail, services excellence, effective project/task communications skills, taking initiative and performing work needed around the facility, strong interpersonal skills, listens to clients, and demonstrates strong planning and problem-solving skills.

Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures; reports unsafe activities or structural issues to supervisors.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred…