Technical Staff Assistant IV

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

12d•$50,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) at The University of Texas at Austin provides campus utility services, including electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services. The Technical Staff Assistant IV develops journey-level skills through training and hands-on work in a specific trade assignment. The employee learns to operate, maintain, and repair trade-related equipment and materials and performs work within the limits of their experience. Work is inspected by journey-level employees or a lead employee or supervisor for safety, standards, quality, and quantity. The position may report to the PRC Campus and participates in plant operation and maintenance training, with certification required within 18 months. The position requires following University and UEM safety procedures, completing required safety training, using appropriate personal protective equipment, and reporting hazards, near misses, and incidents. The employee carries a UT-provided cell phone during work and on-call hours and responds to calls. Duties may involve operating University vehicles and other job-related equipment and participating in an on-call program. The scheduled shift is a rotating 12-hour shift, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; shifts may be extended and include nights, weekends, and holidays. The work environment may include all-weather and extreme-temperature conditions; chemical fumes, chemicals, biohazards, electrical and mechanical hazards; confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, loud noise, and high dust and allergen levels. Duties may require using ladders, scaffolds, forklifts, personnel lifts, and cranes, as well as lifting up to 78 pounds and frequent twisting, grasping, pushing, pulling, and bending. Salary is $50,000. The role is security sensitive and requires background checks and a three-year driving record check for the selected candidate. The role does not provide sponsorship.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
At least four years of skilled construction and maintenance experience involving equipment or apparatus related to the position.
Experience using standard shop machine and measuring tools.
Class C operator's driver's license; the selected applicant must provide a current three-year driving record from their current state of residence.
If not currently a Texas resident, obtain a Texas driver's license within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
Selected candidate must clear required criminal background and driving record checks.

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled in or completed associate-degree-level technical courses in Power Technology, Electronics Technology, Renewable Energy, Robotics/Instrumentation, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Learn journey-level skills by installing, maintaining, operating, building, or repairing equipment and materials related to the trade assignment.
Perform periodic duties listed in the journey-level job description within the limits of experience.
Use tools and equipment to perform trade-assignment duties within the limits of experience.
Perform job-related and other related duties as assigned.
Complete plant operation and maintenance training courses and obtain required training certification within 18 months.
Drive University vehicles and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with UT System Policy UTS157.
Carry a UT-provided cell phone during work and on-call hours and respond to calls received.
Follow University and UEM safety policies and procedures, complete required safety training, use proper personal protective equipment, and report hazards, near misses, and incidents.
Attend staff meetings.
Participate in the on-call program and operate other job-related equipment as required.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits, with employee premiums covered at 100% and family premiums at 50%.
Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Teacher Retirement System of Texas defined-benefit retirement plan with employer matching funds, subject to eligibility.
Additional voluntary retirement programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Deferred Compensation program 457(b).
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
Free training access through LinkedIn Learning and professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance.
Employee discount program, including athletic tickets.
Free access to UT Austin libraries and museums with staff ID card.
Free rides on UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card.