Maintenance Worker III, McDonald Observatory

University of Texas at Austin • MCDONALD OBSERVATORY, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The McDonald Observatory is a major astronomical research observatory located 16 miles from Fort Davis, Texas. This position is at McDonald Observatory and reports to the Technical Trades Crew Leader and the Assistant Physical Plant Manager as required. The position includes variable scheduling with some holiday rotation. Residence in the Observatory's residential community may be available. The position is considered an essential employee for emergency or critical response.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of experience in one or more of the following crafts and trades: installation, carpentry, heavy equipment/construction, maintenance, plumbing, and/or repair work in commercial or residential electrical, or HVAC systems, as well as maintenance and repair of vehicles, facilities, or equipment.
• One year of experience in facilities maintenance, residential electrical and HVAC, general construction, welding, or machine shop fabrication.
• Provides updates and workload status to supervisors and team, including needed maintenance and repair needed for facilities at the observatory.
• Manages time efficiently, supports other workers, and exhibits a professional demeanor.
• Competencies required are accuracy and attention to detail, services excellence, effective project/task communications skills, taking initiative and performing work needed around the facility, strong interpersonal skills, listens to clients, and demonstrates strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures; reports unsafe activities or structural issues to supervisors.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience in installation and troubleshooting electrical systems, HVAC systems, or hydraulic lift systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists Mechanic/Technicians with maintenance and repair of residential, commercial, and telescope structures related to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and hydraulic systems.
• Assists with carpentry and general residential maintenance, including concrete work, structure repairs, drywall, painting, appliance servicing, and plumbing repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks as required on telescope domes and physical plant equipment.
• Operates various types of equipment, including tractor, backhoe, and forklift. Maintains logs and records on equipment.
• Maintains a professional, customer-service demeanor and a professional appearance according to UT McDonald Physical Plant dress code. Wears applicable protective gear as appropriate. Participates, as necessary, as part of the Emergency Response Team for the Observatory, including wild-land fire training, first aid, CPR, and AED as required.
• Performs duties to meet the facility needs. Drives a UT vehicle to perform work and maintains a Texas driver's license.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED