Job Posting Title:

Student Summer Maintenance Worker

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Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

25

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Job Summary

Under the direction of skilled facilities professionals, student employees assist with maintenance, make-ready, and building support tasks to prepare facilities for summer conferences and fall student occupancy. No previous maintenance experience is required, training is provided by the facilities team.

General Position Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance and building support tasks to prepare residence halls, apartments, and facilities for summer and fall occupancy.

• Assist with basic preventive maintenance tasks such as changing air filters and inspecting mechanical rooms.

• Install bulletin boards, signage, and basic fixtures as assigned.

• Utilize the electronic work order system to receive, complete, and document assigned tasks.

• Assist Mechanic Technicians and maintenance staff with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, carpentry, and other trade-related repairs as needed and as trained.

• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and storage locations.

• Follow all safety procedures, departmental policies, and university guidelines.

• Provide professional and courteous customer service when interacting with staff, residents, and summer conference guests.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled student at the University of Texas at Austin or another accredited institution.

• Ability to perform physical labor and learn facility maintenance skills.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Dependable attendance and reliability throughout the summer employment period.

• Ability to lift, move, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in facilities maintenance, skilled trades, or building operations.

• Experience using tools, performing hands-on work, or working in custodial or facilities environments.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in university housing and facilities.

• Exposure to varying weather conditions, heat, noise, dust, and mechanical equipment.

• Position requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, climbing stairs and ladders, and use of manual dexterity.

Work Schedule and Duration:

• Temporary summer position running from May through the end of the summer term.

• Up to 40 hours per week, based on operational needs.

• Work schedule will be between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Work Locations:

• Residence Halls on Main Campus (various locations)

• University Apartments

Rate of Pay:

• $13.00 per hour

Additional Information

No prior experience is required. This position offers on-the-job training and hands-on experience working alongside skilled facilities professionals in a university housing environment.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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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 and 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.