Senior Maintenance Worker

Texas State Technical College•Waco, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Worker performs and oversees general maintenance and repair activities to keep campus buildings, grounds, and equipment safe, functional, and presentable. The role serves as a resource for junior staff, helps coordinate maintenance activities, and provides leadership on small-scale projects. It supports Facilities operations through hands-on work and dependable communication. The hiring range is $23–$26 USD per hour; the final offer depends on qualifications and experience. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant professional experience will be considered. The role requires significant daily physical effort, including frequent lifting of 30–60 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward or confined spaces. Work involves regular exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, and temperature extremes, with occasional exposure to minor hazards controlled by safety precautions. Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the supervisor or institution.

Requirements

Four years of experience in facility maintenance or a skilled trade.
Applicable license, or the ability to obtain one within the first year of employment.
Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Valid Texas Driver’s License and insurability under TSTC liability policy.
Ability to independently perform facility maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs across building systems and equipment.
Ability to interpret maintenance needs, prioritize work assignments, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to support and guide maintenance staff on assigned projects and daily operational activities.
Knowledge of safe work practices, building codes, maintenance procedures, and proper use of tools and equipment.
Ability to safely and effectively operate state vehicles, motorized equipment, and maintenance tools.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including coordinating work across Facilities teams and campus departments.
Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection documentation, and inventory tracking.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working in confined or awkward spaces.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate TSTC’s Core Values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity in interactions with stakeholders, customers, students, and community members.
Independently inspect buildings, equipment, and systems and perform preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring timely completion and quality workmanship.
Serve as lead worker on assigned tasks or projects and support the training and guidance of other maintenance team members as needed.
Ensure work complies with safety procedures, building codes, and applicable regulations.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and supplies.
Enter occupied and unoccupied buildings with appropriate accompaniment as required to complete assignments.
Check out and maintain tools and equipment, ensure their proper use, and report damaged or missing items.
Safely operate state vehicles and motorized equipment in accordance with institutional policies.
Coordinate with Facilities staff and other departments to identify needs, communicate progress, and provide status updates to supervisors.
Perform physically demanding tasks involving frequent lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward or confined spaces.