Building Maintenance Technician I

Department: Facilities Management
Salary: $32,041 - $35,000
Remote: No

About the role

The Building Maintenance Technician I supports the upkeep and functionality of University buildings by performing semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction tasks. This role assists with carpentry, general repairs, preventative maintenance, and event support to help ensure safe, well-maintained campus facilities.

Responsibilities

• Carpentry & Structural Repairs
  • Perform basic carpentry work, including installing and repairing drywall, framing, doors, cabinets, and finish hardware.
  • Form and finish concrete as required.
  • Replace damaged floor, ceiling, and ceramic tile; apply grout in showers, tile areas, and other appropriate locations.
  • Install and repair toilet partitions.
• General Maintenance
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance for University buildings, dormitories, and apartments.
  • Service and adjust doors, closers, and related hardware using various hand tools.
  • Assemble furniture, benches, bleachers, and office equipment received through the warehouse.
• Event & Facility Support
  • Move and arrange furniture, tables, and other items to support office relocations and campus event setup.
  • Erect scaffolding, ladders, and safety equipment to complete tasks at elevated heights.
• Materials & Inventory
  • Order necessary supplies and materials for projects from Central Stores.
• Emergency Response & On-Call Duty
  • Participate in after-hours, holiday, and weekend repairs on a rotating on-call schedule.
  • Respond to emergency maintenance needs as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position.
• Two years of general building maintenance experience, or closely related experience that includes basic carpentry skills.
• Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license and maintain a driving record acceptable to the University’s insurance provider.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge
  • Basic building maintenance methods, carpentry practices, and repair procedures.
  • Warehouse and inventory processes related to ordering maintenance supplies and materials.
  • Applicable department and University policies and procedures.
• Skills
  • Safe and effective use of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Abilities
  • Determine appropriate materials and supplies needed for maintenance and repair projects.
  • Perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Read, understand, and apply information from operation manuals, maintenance guides, assembly instructions, and related materials.
  • Follow written and verbal instructions and complete assigned work accurately and efficiently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, equipment, and furniture weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, and work in awkward or confined spaces for extended periods.