Technical Trades Crew Leader

Job Posting Title: Technical Trades Crew Leader ---- Hiring Department: University Housing and Dining ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer ---- Earliest Start Date: Ongoing ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes STIPEND FOR LICENSE. This position will be paid an additional monthly stipend of $500 for a current Master or Journeyman Electrical, Plumbing license or HVAC Class A or B license. The license must be issued by the State of Texas and maintained in a current status. 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 https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team! Purpose The Technical Trades Crew Leader assists with the oversight of maintenance activities by coordinating staff, executing skilled repair work, maintaining accurate inventory controls, conducting facility inspections, and upholding safety and performance standards to ensure the efficient operation of residence hall facilities. Responsibilities Assist the supervisor by providing daily staff assignments, relaying instructions, and supporting training and mentoring efforts. Conduct assessments of staff work performance, assist staff with completing work orders, and maintain daily communication to keep the supervisor informed. Provide ongoing feedback to the supervisor regarding staff performance. Regularly complete work orders involving electrical, HVAC, plumbing, kitchen equipment repairs, painting, drywall, and carpentry. Perform and/or oversee repairs, routine maintenance, and general care of motorized equipment. Troubleshoot, identify, and diagnose system or equipment malfunctions, and perform or coordinate necessary repairs with other trades as needed. Ensure that inventory is properly checked out and that accurate inventory counts are maintained. Keep precise records of time and materials used for each work order. Review inventory paperwork submitted by staff to verify that all materials are accounted for, and return any unused materials to inventory. Assist with adding attic stock into the inventory system. Perform spot checks to verify inventory accuracy and take the lead in auditing, monitoring inventory levels, and managing reorder points. Assess the condition of student rooms and maintain a spreadsheet documenting the condition of each space. Conduct inspections to identify work required by staff and perform follow-up inspections after the work is completed. Record any unresolved deficiencies as part of the room’s condition history. When requested, evaluate work performed by outside vendors or contractors. Analyze computer‑generated work orders and prioritize repairs for routine maintenance. Motivate staff and ensure they meet performance expectations and quality standards. Assist workers in resolving job‑site issues and provide guidance as needed. Inspect completed work to ensure it meets specifications and established standards. Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety procedures. Respond to emergencies and provide leadership at job sites by directing skilled workers and helpers in resolving problems. Operate a UT vehicle to travel to work sites, transport equipment and supplies, and pick up materials or equipment off-site as needed. Actively participate in maintaining safety both on the job and in the shop, including conducting safety training sessions. Train staff on new equipment and promote proper lockout/tagout procedures. Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Able to communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, and student residents. Capable of giving and receiving direction. Collaborates effectively with a team. Promote professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Diploma (High School) or GED. At least 3 years experience in the trade related to the position. Use of tools and equipment common to the particular trades. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications More than 3 years of experience in maintenance and repair in a crafts trade or in a facilities maintenance department. 2 or more years of crew lead and/or senior level technician experience. Maintains a current Journeyman license. Experience working in a higher education environment. Experience working with work order systems. Experience maintaining an inventory management system. Experience using Microsoft Office. Demonstrated ability to receive, respond, and follow through with verbal and written work-related instructions. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 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 $65,000 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. Work Shift Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:30PM. Workdays, area, and hours may vary based on the department 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. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- 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 854197. 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] ---- 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. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. 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