What are the responsibilities and job description for the GENERAL MAINTENANCE LEADER - PAINTERS position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
To provide supervision of a crew within a maintenance zone in maintenance, repair, and service of campus facilities. Responsible for planning, scheduling and implementing of assigned tasks for the effective care of facilities. Directly responsible for performing advanced level tasks in the maintenance, remodeling and/or repair of campus buildings.
Description of Duties
General supervision from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Specific supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education
Approved apprenticeship training or certification in course work related to a skilled trade.
Licenses/Certifications
As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).
Required Experience
Six (6) years of skilled/journeyman level experience in building and utilities maintenance, including three (3) years supervisory experience.
Preferred Experience
None.
Equipment
Operates a variety of tools and equipment including hand-held and power tools, hydraulic lifts, and forklifts. Use of standard office equipment for daily entry of timecard data, work order information and other general report information.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Construction/field environment; traveling from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, dirt, electrical hazards, high voltage and toxic materials; working at heights on scaffolding and ladders; working in confined spaces. May require some shift work, night and weekends. Some exposure to outside weather conditions. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, bending, kneeling stooping, crawling, or climbing for extended periods of time; lifting and carrying moderate to heavy materials; operating motorized equipment and vehicles. This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical.
Other
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Physical Capabilities
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Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 05/21/2024 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Description of Duties
- Plans, schedules, coordinates, assigns, and/or supervises the work of maintenance crews in a variety of maintenance tasks to include mechanical, paint, carpenter, welding and similar trade skills not requiring a journeyman license.
- Performs advanced level tasks in the maintenance, remodeling and/or repair of campus buildings
- Develops and administers preventive maintenance programs for the assigned area.
- Communicates with customers, employees, and university administration personnel in reference to projects, estimates and related services.
- Maintains accurate records of work performed, materials used and related costs.
- Operates a variety of tools and equipment, such as hand-held and power tools, hydraulic lifts, and forklifts.
- Ensures the maintenance, safety and security of the equipment and building facilities.
- Supervises and participates in all needed tasks.
- Orders parts and supplies for maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Obtains bids and/or quotes for the requisition of maintenance materials and process requests for approval. Orders material when approved and needed.
- Plans and coordinates work orders to include problem investigation.
- Determines personnel, equipment, and schedules for specific job requirements.
- Recommends and/or provides trainings for maintenance personnel and evaluates assigned staff.
- Conducts quality control inspections of projects.
- May require irregular working hours / split shift and "on call" basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
General supervision from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Specific supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education
Approved apprenticeship training or certification in course work related to a skilled trade.
Licenses/Certifications
As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).
Required Experience
Six (6) years of skilled/journeyman level experience in building and utilities maintenance, including three (3) years supervisory experience.
Preferred Experience
None.
Equipment
Operates a variety of tools and equipment including hand-held and power tools, hydraulic lifts, and forklifts. Use of standard office equipment for daily entry of timecard data, work order information and other general report information.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Construction/field environment; traveling from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, dirt, electrical hazards, high voltage and toxic materials; working at heights on scaffolding and ladders; working in confined spaces. May require some shift work, night and weekends. Some exposure to outside weather conditions. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, bending, kneeling stooping, crawling, or climbing for extended periods of time; lifting and carrying moderate to heavy materials; operating motorized equipment and vehicles. This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical.
Other
N/A
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 05/21/2024 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
