Maintenance Worker III-Housing and Campus Services

Maintenance Worker III – Housing and Campus Services Location: San Antonio, TX Job Type: Full Time Posting close date: 05/28/2026 (applications accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 05/28/2026) Job Summary The Maintenance Worker III provides journeyman‑level skills in plumbing, electrical maintenance/repair, carpentry, or painting. This role ensures compliance with specifications and safety regulations, inspects completed work, maintains records, and submits reports. Core Responsibilities Provides journeyman‑level maintenance and repair work of plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Performs a variety of maintenance tasks including installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical motors and switches, circuit breakers, outlets, fixtures, fittings, and accessories; installation and repair of plumbing in new construction or remodeling; staining and refinishing furniture, other general carpentry work related to remodeling and construction; prepares surfaces prior to applying any coverings; taping, floating sheetrock joints, and other conditioning work in connection with new construction or remodeling. Inspects completed work for conformance to all specifications and regulations; maintains daily records of work performed; cross‑trains with various shops; and reports need for specific repairs to supervisors. Submits reports on status and costs of maintenance projects. Serves in an on‑call maintenance capacity to support after‑hours and weekend operational needs. Provides supervision, guidance and training to Maintenance Workers I and II. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship in a related field. Five (5) years of related work experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a one‑year per year basis. Ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Verbal and Written Communication Microsoft Office Suite Electrical Installation and Repair Use of Hand and Power Tools Maintenance Recordkeeping Cross‑Training with Multiple Trades Estimating Materials and Labor Environmental Safety and Compliance Working Conditions Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards, hazardous chemicals, high‑pressure water and air systems, high‑speed equipment, confined spaces, and heights. Exposure to variable Texas weather conditions and/or physical hazards such as working in elevated and confined spaces, in attics, sub‑floors, machine rooms, on roofs, and other operational areas. Required to wear personal protective equipment, including steel‑toe or non‑slip shoes, eye protection, hard hat, back belt, body harness, biological protective gear, ear muffs or plugs, respirator, and arc‑flash protection. Must wear and properly maintain uniforms. Required to be on stand‑by call status, carrying a pager, cellphone, or two‑way radio as assigned, and respond to after‑hours emergency calls. Required to be on stand‑by call status for overtime, evenings, after hours, odd hours, shift work, weekends, and/or holidays as needed. Flexibility in scheduling may be required. Physical Demands Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly. Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, and talk or hear. Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, use repetitive motions. Ability to climb ladders and stairways and work on building rooftops at high elevations. Ability to work in confined spaces such as ceilings, under‑floor crawlspaces, and manholes. Repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands, and fingers. Reaching overhead, at or below shoulder level. Operating machinery and/or power tools. Required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non‑repetitive nature. Additional Information This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Background check required. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the affirmative action program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle of Higher Education