Senior Maintenance Worker

Senior Maintenance Worker

The Senior Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks to ensure college facilities and equipment are safe, functional, and well-maintained. This role requires a high level of expertise, leadership, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. This Senior Maintenance Worker will also assist in training and guiding the maintenance staff. The target range for the position is $23.60 - $25.96 per hour. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate TSTC's core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity in all interactions with stakeholders, customers, students, and community members.
• Conduct inspections of facilities to identify and address maintenance needs.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and building codes.
• Lead maintenance projects and coordinate tasks among maintenance staff.
• Enter occupied and unoccupied buildings with appropriate accompaniment.
• Check out tools, equipment, and supplies as needed.
• Operate state vehicles and equipment safely.
• Coordinate with other departments to address facility needs while providing regular updates to their supervisor.
• Perform physically demanding tasks requiring strength and frequent moderate lifting (30-60 lbs), often in awkward positions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years experience in trade.
• Applicable license or ability to obtain one in the first year of employment.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and insurability under TSTC Liability Policy.

Working Conditions:

• Exertion: Significant physical effort and strength required daily, often involving awkward postures and moderate lifting.
• Exposure: Regular exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, and temperature extremes.
• Risk: Occasional exposure to minor hazards controlled by safety precautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC 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.

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 TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.