What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker II position at The University of Texas at El Paso?
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: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 5/3/2025.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.
FLSA status: Non-exempt.
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Required Application Materials
Provide expert level technical knowledge and skills to maintain the campuses building envelops, sidewalks, roadways, interior spaces, and common areas.
Essential Functions
Responsible for maintenance and general repairs of campus buildings and infrastructure.
Creates, prints, and closes work orders.
Assists in estimating labor and material cost; reports the estimate to superior.
Repairs and installs fencing throughout campus.
Performs minor welding and soldering repairs and priming handrails and bicycle racks and performing other minor welding tasks.
Inspects work of subordinates and assures quality.
Inspects roofs, windows, walls, concrete, and drains for water leaks and perform repairs as needed.
Maintains sidewalks, walls, roads, driveways, and pedestrian pathways.
Installs and repairs door hardware.
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 : None
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 or combination of education and experience.
and
Experience: Two years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid driver's license is required.
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 stand; walk; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. May be required to use Personal Protective Equipment to include: Steel toe or Non-slippery shoes, back belt, hard hat, eye protection, dust mask or respirator mask, welding suits, and ear protection.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme heat risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the 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 (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, 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 eoaa@utep.edu.
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: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 5/3/2025.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.
FLSA status: Non-exempt.
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Required Application Materials
- Resume
- 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.
Provide expert level technical knowledge and skills to maintain the campuses building envelops, sidewalks, roadways, interior spaces, and common areas.
Essential Functions
Responsible for maintenance and general repairs of campus buildings and infrastructure.
Creates, prints, and closes work orders.
Assists in estimating labor and material cost; reports the estimate to superior.
Repairs and installs fencing throughout campus.
Performs minor welding and soldering repairs and priming handrails and bicycle racks and performing other minor welding tasks.
Inspects work of subordinates and assures quality.
Inspects roofs, windows, walls, concrete, and drains for water leaks and perform repairs as needed.
Maintains sidewalks, walls, roads, driveways, and pedestrian pathways.
Installs and repairs door hardware.
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 : None
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 or combination of education and experience.
and
Experience: Two years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid driver's license is required.
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 stand; walk; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. May be required to use Personal Protective Equipment to include: Steel toe or Non-slippery shoes, back belt, hard hat, eye protection, dust mask or respirator mask, welding suits, and ear protection.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme heat risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the 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 (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, 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 eoaa@utep.edu.
