Skilled Trades Tech 1

About the role

Under direct supervision, maintains and repairs a variety of building facilities. Provides basic service for mechanical and electrical devices. Duties typically involve a general knowledge of carpentry, painting, general maintenance, plumbing and exterior maintenance and scheduled moves and event setup.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and maintains outlets, fixtures, switches, toilets, showers, drains, doors, locks, etc.
• Performs preventative maintenance on mechanical and HVAC systems in work area.
• Maintains inventory and supplies.
• Affords assistance and sets up work areas for more experienced skill trades technicians in areas such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofer and exterior maintenance and performs cleanup.
• May be considered essential personnel and may be assigned to serve on special task force during periods of emergency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Education will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Requires ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through High School graduation or equivalent (GED).
• Prefer 144 hours of classroom and related study as designated by apprenticeship standards, and /or completion of a federally certified plumber apprentice program.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.
• May require working toward fulfillment of first year apprenticeship requirements as outlined in a U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program.
• Will require a valid Texas Driver License.

Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education. Position requires a criminal history check.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

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Contact Information

The University of Houston-System is an Equal Opportunity Institution. Everyone is encouraged to apply.