Maintenance Worker I

About UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Facilities

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday with standard hours varying between 6:00am - 2:30pm and 7:00am - 3:30pm as needed, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $25,000.00 Annually.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume

Providing a list of three references is strongly encouraged.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Maintains and repairs physical structures of buildings and maintains grounds.

Essential Functions

Responsible for maintenance and general repairs of campus buildings and infrastructure.

Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from supervisor.

Assists in the preparation of estimates of labor and material costs.

Erects swinging scaffold, positions ladders, assembles metal scaffolding to facilitate building maintenance work.

Repairs or replaces building brick, stone, wood, and concrete.

Repairs and installs fencing throughout campus.

Cleans excessively stained surface areas with brushes and cleaning compound.

Sprays concrete floor to etch surface for cleaning and applies filler compound to seal floor surface.

Performs minor paint jobs on furniture, and wall coverings.

Performs minor maintenance on motor vehicles operated by gas and gasoline.

Assists with minor welding and soldering repairs and priming handrails and bicycle racks.

Inspects roofs, windows, walls, concrete, and drains for water leaks and perform repairs as needed.

Assists with the inspection, repair and/or maintenance of generators and other equipment.

Installs or repairs handicap doors, sliding doors, automatic arm gates, brackets, door closures, floor tile, carpets, handrails, bicycle rails, window frames, ceiling tiles, pigeon guards, door hardware, cabinets, chairs, desks, blackboards, mini blinds, pencil sharpeners, bathroom dispensers, portable panels, regular and handicap partition doors, and metal or wood shelves.

Assists other departments with moving furniture and unloading and storing supplies.

Must be available on an "On Call" basis.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

and

Experience: One year of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 lbs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; outdoor weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at ..., by email at ..., or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at ....