What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE WORKER II position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Number of Vacancies
2
Location
Brownsville, Texas
Department
Campus Facilities Operations
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scope of Job
To perform work involving the general maintenance of buildings. Work includes providing common services for mechanical, plumbing and electrical devices, grounds and facility maintenance, as well as general custodial services.
Description of Duties
- Responsible for maintenance and general repairs of campus buildings and infrastructure.
- Provides sub-journeyman work in the performance of a variety of general maintenance repair tasks to include electrical lighting and detail, plumbing, carpentry, and Air Conditioning, such as air filter changes, grounds and custodial maintenance
- Inspects roofs, windows, walls, concrete, and drains, for water leaks and perform repairs as needed.
- May assist other specialized crafts in larger, more complex projects.
- Assists with new employee training when required.
- Assists the warehouse operations in maintaining inventory control and distributes requested materials to all trade groups.
- May require irregular working hours / split shift and “on call” basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
May supervise assigned staff in specific tasks.
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Ability to read English well enough to comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on cleansers, chemicals, and other containers, and to understand work orders, complete time cards, and receive oral and written work directions.
Preferred Education
Completion of related vocational training in a related 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
Two (2) years experience in performing a variety of sub-journeyman maintenance tasks.
Preferred Experience
N/A
Equipment
Janitorial equipment and its care and maintenance. Grounds maintenance equipment and care; tractor mower, trimmers, etc. Other general trades’ tools, such as screw drivers, hoe and shovel, wrenches, pliers. 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. Some exposure to weather and or physical hazards. Mechanical, electrical, or other craft hazards. May be required to carry a two-way radio and/or pager and must be available on an “on call” basis. Must have a flexible work schedule for evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime. Must be physically able to perform all essential functions and duties of the job. Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, lifting, and carrying of heavy objects to perform job duties. Requires moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of heavy furniture, equipment, trash cans, boxes, files, filing cabinets, and other objects weighing up to 50 lbs. when working alone and 100 lbs. with help. Must be able to climb step ladders and maintain balance to clean and wash windows and lighting. This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical.
Other
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
10/04/2023
Grant Funded Position
No
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
