Mechanic/Technician

Job Posting Title:

Mechanic/Technician

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Hiring Department:

Intercollegiate Athletics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Feb 08, 2023

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

Additional hours will be required to include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This job is not suitable for remote work and is expected to work regular on-site hours.

Purpose

Responsibilities

• Assist with journey level work in installing, repairing, maintaining, and testing of mechanical systems.
  Performs installation, maintenance, inspection, repair, and testing of hea􀆟ng, mechanical, electrical to
  include pumps, fans, and compressors. Sets up rigging required to set pumps/fans. Assists with pain􀆟ng of
  walls, railings and other areas within our facilities.

• Assist with journey level work in installing, maintaining, repairing, and servicing electrical components,
  electrical equipment, and systems. Responds to electrical and general maintenance related service calls.
  Performs installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, and repair of building and equipment,
  electrical systems and components. Tests electrical equipment for safety and accuracy. Changes lights,
  ballasts and outlets.

• Analyze computer generated work orders and prioritize repairs. Use troubleshooting and diagnostic
  techniques to perform work, identify systems and equipment malfunctions and coordinates repairs with
  other trades as needed. Inspect and evaluate work as needed to meet standards. Ensure shop safety.

• Completes and submits paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Ensure that all safety protocols are
  followed and ensure to properly report any unsafe condition and fill out the required report of injury form if
  injured.

• Drive a UT vehicle to transport equipment and supplies as needed to perform routine and
  preventive maintenance, and/or repairs.

• Performs basic service on HVAC equipment including pumps, air handlers, changing out filters and other
  mechanical systems. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs and performs startup of building
  automation systems networks devices and components. Reads and interprets profiles and blue prints.

• Responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks independently or may assist journey level
  craft workers. Changes repair kits and flush valves on toilets. Changes shower and faucet heads.
  Repairs drinking fountains and urinals. Installs sinks. Changes door handles and inspects and repairs doors.

• Assist with Pre-Game and Post-Game venue set-ups. Assists with stadium cleanup. Drives forklift and carts.

• Consistently exemplify the core values (Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Loyalty, Excellence, Creativity,
  Teamwork) and quality standards (Safety, Texas Hospitality, Teamwork, Efficiency) of Texas Athletics.
  Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to
  you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs.
  Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of
  Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Big 12, or other governing body, including state and
  federal laws. Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income.
  Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or
  regulations of the University, Big 12 Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR. Fully cooperate with any
  investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics
  and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation. In compliance with Title IX
  of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-
  Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual
  Mechanic/Technician. Human Resources \ Office 512-232-1276 \ Fax 512-232-9435 \ HumanResources@athletics.utexas.edu
  Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking. As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this
  position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy
  Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. An employee who does not report an
  incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense
  (Class A or Class B misdemeanor). For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Five years of experience in construction and/or maintenance and repair in a crafts trade of facilities maintenance. The 5 years of experience must include three years of experience in one or more of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and verbal work-related instructions from supervisors, and co-workers. Licenses: Class "C" Operator's Driver's License. Applicant selected must provide a current three-year Driving Record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident. Applicant selected must have an acceptable 3 year driving record and maintain an acceptable driving record and valid license throughout employment. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.  Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

More than 5 years of journey level experience in one or more of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC. Experience in Residential and Commercial HVAC equipment including rooftop package units, VAV systems, Boilers and control systems. Commercial and residential renovation experience, experience in commercial facility maintenance and repair.

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.

Salary Range

OPEN depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

• May work in all weather conditions

• May work in extreme temperatures

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around bio-hazards.

• May work around chemicals

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards Use of manual dexterity

• Climbing of stairs

• Climbing of ladders

• Lifting and moving

• Pushing, Pulling and Moving a max force of 212 lbs, and Lifting and Moving 80 lbs.

• Must be able to work under stress independently and as a team member.

• Typical standard hours of work apply however may be required to work nights/weekends based on events.

Work Shift

Emergency On Call: Required to be on the on-call rotation schedule to respond to emergencies outside of normal work hours and during holidays, carry a UT cell phone, and make emergency repairs 24/7 as needed.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

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.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

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.

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Background Checks:

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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Pay Transparency:

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.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

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.

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E-Verify:

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 ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.