Mechanic / Technician

Mechanic / Technician

Serving under the Division of Student Affairs, the University Unions' mission is to enhance the student experience and enrich campus life by providing cultural, educational, social and recreational programs as well as related goods and services to the campus community.

As a Longhorn, you'll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty, staff, and of course, our students! During your time on campus, you will contribute to programs, organizations, and activities that help our students develop a sense of community and provide valuable leadership and career readiness skills that they will carry with them throughout their professional and personal lives.

The university offers an impressive benefits package including, but not limited to : competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%), optional vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options, generous paid vacation, sick time, 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, robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities, staff tuition assistance once eligible, expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets, free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums, free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses.

University Unions proudly offers a comprehensive range of services across multiple buildings on campus. Our spaces include meeting and performance venues, administrative offices, dining operations and recreational facilities like our bowling alley and cutting-edge Esports spaces.

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a full time Facilities Technical and Maintenance Staff for the University Unions. The location for this position is the Texas Union Building, 2308 Whitis Avenue, Austin, TX 78712. This position reports to the Facilities Maintenance Manager and has the following duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities include :

• Repair and evaluate the need for repairs using knowledge of commercial building construction, electrical, plumbing and interior building construction; including, but not limited to reading blueprints, circuit breakers, ballasts, pump motors, floor drains, water mains, steam and chill water pipes, sump pumps, wall and reparation, carpentry, door hanging and framing, floor and wall tile, ceiling grid, painting.
• Repair and maintain 12 automatic A-2 Brunswick pinsetters and related equipment in the Underground bowling alley.
• In collaboration with the Senior Retail Manager and Retail Manager, review general maintenance needs for the area.
• Clean, oil and lubricate machinery.
• Train staff on basic repairs of the pinsetters.
• Maintain equipment according to pinsetter manuals.
• Create a preventative maintenance program for the machines and monitor the program.
• Use a personal computer for email, timesheets and reports.
• Trouble-shoot reoccurring pinsetter malfunctions.
• Order and maintain a minimum inventory of parts for machines to reduce downtime and increase repair efficiency. Provide an inventory of these parts by quantity and cost.
• Follow Fire, Environmental and HAZMAT safety codes and regulations, including fire alarms, exhaust vents, MSDS sheets, grease traps, and warning labels, tags and signs.
• Maintain knowledge of / adhere to compliance regulations and codes for Federal, State and University requirements.
• Perform job responsibilities in a safe and secure manner, ensuring the safety of students, staff and patrons regarding tools, equipment and work areas.
• Assist in the inventory tracking of tools and equipment. Responsible for the safe and secure maintenance of tools and equipment, ensuring their life expectancy.
• Drive a university or personal vehicle for errands or transport between the University Unions facilities.
• Use a personal computer for email, timekeeping, service work orders and other related business needs.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range

45,000+ Depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

Final candidate will be required to pass a background check prior to starting employment. The candidate must also pass a functional employment test. The purpose of the test is to determine whether the individual possesses the ability to perform the required job functions safely and effectively.

UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus.

Required Materials

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The Division of Student Affairs supports all members of the university community through our mission of developing programs and services that allow everyone to thrive and contribute to the dedicated excellence at the core of our institutional mission.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company