Mechanic/Technician

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

UT Parking and Transportation Services is responsible for the management of over 17,000 parking spaces on campus, including 12 parking garages and more than 50 surface parking lots. Our operations include the distribution and regulation of daily, permitted, and event parking, as well as the maintenance of parking lots and garages. We also provide assistance to those parked on or traveling through campus. This assistance includes jump-starts and opening vehicles for those locked out. This role is for a university that is internationally recognized for its academic programs and research, where the work makes a difference in the lives of University Business Services (UBS) staff, thereby enhancing the student experience.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Three years of experience as a journey level work in a maintenance capacity.
Licenses: Class "C" Operator's Driver's License.
If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
Must be qualified to operate UT vehicle and maintain acceptable driving qualifications through the University's driver education program.
Must work at least two home football games every year and one additional game every other year.
Cell phone required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multiple crafts.
Experience at UT Austin or other higher education facility.
Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Graduation from a technical or vocational school.
Experience using vinyl plotter software.
Experience using line striping machines.
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.

Responsibilities

Perform journey level work in the repair, maintenance and installation of various skilled fields including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, concrete and HVAC systems.
Assist in the technical aspects of ordering, estimating, and organizing various projects.
Provide training and supervision to coworkers and helpers assisting in any and all work performed.
Must be able to communicate effectively via cell phone, SMS and email.
Clean garages on occasions when we have limited staff.
Other related duties as assigned.
Must work overtime and weekends when required.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time and holidays
Teacher Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
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
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on al UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID Card