Maintenance Worker I

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-Time/40 hours

Salary

$2,600.00 monthly

Hiring Department

Building Maintenance

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:   

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

·         Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Worker I will provide semi-skilled work in the performance of a variety of maintenance / repair tasks in one or more craft areas at an apprentice level.  Responsible for a wide variety of installation, maintenance, and general labor work in several building and mechanical trade areas.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Perform semi-skilled general maintenance work (includes light carpentry, drywall repair, painting, carpet installation, light bulb replacement, light electrical, and similar tasks).
• Assist other facilities staff with skilled maintenance, construction, and project tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities’ vehicles, small equipment, and buildings.
• Perform grounds work (includes fountain maintenance/repair, operate backhoe, site cleanup, and similar tasks).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in construction, general maintenance, HVAC, electrical, or related trade.
• Valid driver license.
• Combination of training/experience/coursework will be considered in leu of requirements.
• Related military experience will be considered in leu of requirements.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in construction, general maintenance, HVAC, electrical, or related trade.
• Experience in a higher education environment.
• License in relevant trade.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Knowledge of general maintenance practices.

Other Information

• May be exposed to outdoor elements such as heat, rain or cold.
• Will work around power tools.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. 

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

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.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.