Maintenance Specialist
San Antonio, TX 
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Job Description

Job Family Group:

Staff

Department/Office:

Facilities (Ernesto Gonzalez)

Time Type:

Full time

Compensation:

Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Job Description:

Performs a variety of skilled duties in support of the operation, repair, and maintenance of the University's buildings and equipment, including carpentry repairs and the maintenance of electrical and plumbing systems.

JOB DUTIES

Essential duties, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations may be made as required. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Makes electrical repairs, such as replacing ballast, cover plates, switches, duplex outlets, light fixtures, circuit breakers, etc.
  • Makes carpentry repairs, such as repairing ceiling tiles, door hardware, doors, molding, curtain rods, venetian blinds, cabinets, shelves, and furniture repairs.
  • Makes plumbing repairs, such as replacing faucets, drains, joints, and traps; cleaning drains; repairing leaks; and other minor plumbing problems.
  • Performs HVAC maintenance and repair, such as changing and cleaning filters, cleaning coils, cleaning grills, draining lines, cleaning furnaces, checking for gas leaks, inspect mechanical rooms, add chemicals to central plant systems and log operating status of central plant equipment. May change motors, as needed.
  • Assists electricians, plumbers, HVAC mechanics, carpenters, and painters on major projects, as needed.
  • Prepares material list for work orders and bench stock items to make minor repairs and maintains University facilities.
  • Maintains records, documenting time and materials expended on service calls and work orders.
  • Cleans job site upon completion of the project.
  • Keeps tools and equipment clean and maintained in proper order for the next job.
  • Sets up scaffolding, makes minor exterior repairs to facilities, such as flashing, roofs, siding, window glass, awnings, handrails, steps, and walkways.
  • Drives authorized vehicles to perform various duties.
  • Performs other duties, such as picking up supplies from vendors, delivering to job site, loading and unloading, and other duties as required.
  • Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
  • Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
  • Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION

Required:

High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred:

Vocational/technical training in one or more related fields.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

Minimum of five years of experience in construction and/or maintenance.

Preferred:

More than five years of experience and/or previous university residence hall experience.

Journey-level experience in at least one of the following trades: HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, or electricity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

None

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and have a good driving history. May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).

Occasional overtime and emergency on-call hours




Trinity University will post non-exempt staff positions for 5 business days and exempt staff positions for 10 business days. Faculty positions will remain open until filled. However, postings may be extended if a sufficient number of qualified applications has not been received. Trinity University also reserves the right to close the posting if a qualified applicant pool has been received.

Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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