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Skilled Trades Tech 2

University of Houston
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/8/2026
Department: Local Maintenance Services Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Functions in a highly skilled craft capacity under minimal supervision. Provides basic to intermediate service for mechanical and electrical devices. Works in general construction and maintenance, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, general maintenance exterior maintenance, and scheduled moves and event setup. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

  • Establishes and performs preventative maintenance schedule for equipment and facilities.
  • Orders supplies and materials and maintains adequate inventory levels for skill trades.
  • May assist with training other maintenance personnel.
  • Performs the duties of skill trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, general maintenance, mechanical, HVAC, roofing and exterior maintenance as required.
  • Selects materials to complete work requests or projects.
  • Assists other specialized crafts in larger, more complex projects, and assists other shops as needed including scheduled moves and event setup.
  • May be considered essential personnel and may be assigned to serve on special task force during periods of emergency.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Prefer at least 288 hours of classroom and related study as designated by apprenticeship standards.

Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: Works toward fulfillment of second year apprenticeship requirements as outlined in a U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program. Will require a valid Texas Driver License.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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