Maintenance Worker II

The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin

. Perform maintenance and repair work across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and building maintenance tasks in residence halls .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $41,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry maintenance and repair, with a strong ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and residents. Proven experience in performing preventative maintenance and assisting skilled tradespeople in various building maintenance tasks.

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Electrical MaintenanceHVAC InstallationPlumbing RepairsCarpentry SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Preventative MaintenanceInstallation and RepairBuilding MaintenanceWork Order DocumentationInventory TrackingEmergency RepairsStrength and Agility TestingDriving a UT VehicleOperating Shop EquipmentTeam Collaboration

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeamworkProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Class 'C' Operator's Driver's LicenseTexas Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Building MaintenanceElectrical SystemsHVAC SystemsPlumbing SystemsCarpentryPreventative MaintenanceWork OrdersEmergency RepairsInstallationConstruction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LAMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform maintenance and repair work across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and building maintenance tasks in residence halls
Complete work orders independently and assist journey-level craft workers
Communicate with supervisors, staff, and student residents regarding repairs and work order status
Track and account for inventory used or taken from the shop
Perform preventative maintenance, including changing air filters and assisting with shop equipment repairs
Assist electricians with apartment installations, make-readies, electrical system maintenance, lamp and ceiling fan switch replacement, and minor electrical repairs
Assist HVAC technicians with HVAC installation and preventative maintenance
Assist plumbers with minor plumbing repairs, sewer system maintenance, and replacement or servicing of sinks, bathtubs, lavatories, and toilets
Assist carpenters with make-ready installations and repairs involving doors, cabinets, windows, floors, drywall, framing, and roofs
Complete dailies, mileage reports, computer-oriented weeklies, and accurate work-order documentation
Pick up supplies and drive a UT vehicle
Carry a UT cell phone and respond to emergency repairs as requested
Work weekends and overtime as determined by the supervisor
Participate in ongoing training, workshops, and monthly safety training

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduation or GED
Two years of experience in installation, operation, construction, maintenance, and/or repair work
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
More than two years of experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and/or building maintenance and repair environments
Experience installing and repairing doors, showers, toilets, and lavatories
More than two years of experience in carpentry
Prior UT experience
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively with others and in a team environment
Class "C" operator's driver's license
Current three-year driving record from the current state of residence
Texas driver's license required within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident if not currently a Texas resident
Ability to successfully complete pre-employment strength and agility testing
Ability to work weekends, overtime, on-call rotation, and emergency repairs 24/7 as determined by the supervisor
Resume/CV, three work references including at least one supervisor reference, and letter of interest
Ability to provide acceptable original documents proving identity and authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
Free Capital Metro bus rides
Retirement contributions through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to eligibility
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Career growth and professional development
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment furnished
Ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training
UT cell phone for the on-call rotation