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Job Summary

Join UT Southwestern as a Maintenance Worker in the Elevator Shop department.

• Basic knowledge and proficiency in the safe use of hand and power tools.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to electrical and mechanical components of elevator equipment.
• Assists with the replacement and repairs of belts, filters, couplings, gaskets, pulleys, bearings, motors, suspension cables, sheaves,
• valves, fittings, pipes, and control equipment relating to an elevator.
• Assists with the housekeeping and upkeep of elevator equipment, machine rooms, and hoistways.
• Loading and unloading of materials.

Required Experience and Education

• Minimum 8th grade education.
• Two years experience in performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair work preferred.
• Basic knowledge of use and safety with hand tools and power.
• Must have and maintain a State of Texas driver's license.

Job Duties

• Installs and/or repairs locks, door closures and window shades.
• Performs rough painting, concrete laying and patch plastering.
• Assists plumbers by unstopping sinks, commodes, hand basins and sewer lines.
• Performs semi-skilled tasks in construction, repair and maintenance of wooden structures and articles.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to electrical equipment and appliances.
• Assists with the replacement of belts, filters, couplings, gaskets, pulleys, bearings and motors on a variety of mechanical equipment utilizing the tools of the trade.
• Assists with the repairs and/or replacement of valves, fittings, pipes, controls, heat exchangers and associated components of steam, chill water and hot water systems.
• Makes minor adjustments to equipment such as belt and pulley alignments, coupling alignments and ensuring that mechanical areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Monitors and maintains equipment daily while performing general maintenance tasks such as corrosion control and painting.
• Assists other shops with clean-ups and general support as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion