Maintenance Worker II - Austin, TX

Job Posting Title: · Maintenance Worker II (Security Services) · - · Hiring Department: · University Housing and Dining · - · Position Open To: · All Applicants · - · Weekly Scheduled Hours: · 40 · - · FLSA Status: · Non-Exempt · - · Earliest Start Date: · Mar 03, 2026 · - · Posi ...

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Maintenance Worker II (Security Services)

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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:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Mar 03, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Free Capital Metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at

to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team

Purpose

To assist the security services shop with maintenance and repair work with the ongoing operations of the residence halls for University Housing and Dining (UHD). Perform maintenance and repair tasks independently or may assist journey-level craft workers with work orders. Assist in providing a comfortable living environment for students in residence halls.

Responsibilities

• Assist security service shop staff in the installation, repair and maintenance of all types of locking hardware, exit devises and low voltage access equipment. Assist security service shop with rekeying all types of locking hardware, work with master key systems, key cutting machines and key software.
• Complete work orders provided by the departments supervisor or manager for residence halls and general building repairs. Communicate daily with supervisor and or manager on status of work orders that may need assistance from other trades. Sign out, track, and account for all inventory used and/or taken from the shop.
• Change power supplies, transformers, switches, outlets and perform minor electrical and low voltage (24V) repairs in the residence halls. Daily walkthroughs in mechanical rooms, checking access equipment power supplies and replacing as needed as well as distinguishing between different colored wires, using various tools, and equipment to complete tasks. Reporting any large issues to supervisor or manager that may need assistance from outside vendors.
• Carry a UT cell phone and be on the on-call rotation and respond to emergencies as requested. Perform and respond to emergency repairs 24/7 and facilitate completion as needed. Must be able to work as a team member independently and in various work areas. Work weekends and overtime as determined by the supervisor.
• Promote professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training.
• Submit paperwork in a timely manner & participate in assessment development through-out the year. Pick up supplies and drive UT vehicle. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in performing installation, operation, construction, maintenance, and or repair work in a field or fields related to the work performed.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than two years of experience in electrical, and/or building maintenance and repair environment.
• Experience in installing and repairing doors, door hardware, and exit devices.
• Experience with installing and repairing low voltage access systems.
• Experience with rekeying of commercial locking hardware.
• Experience working with IC cores and Master key systems.
• Experience working in facilities and/or maintenance at University of Texas at Austin.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and in a team environment.

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. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$41,600 + 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 chemicals.
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing stairs.
• Climbing of ladders.
• Lifting and moving.
• Pushing, pulling, and moving a max force of 212 lbs.
• Lifting and moving 80 lbs.
• The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Work Shift

• Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:30PM. Workdays, area, and hours may vary based on the departments needs.

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 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

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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.