Maintenance Technician III

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

Performs maintenance service and repairs in the areas of plumbing, machine servicing, electrical, or vehicle servicing. Inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, rebuilds, constructs, and maintains woodwork and other related structures

Provides field supervision to maintenance staff assigned to their shift.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Oversees and/or performs repairs and inspections of specialized equipment and/or services.
• Monitors and maintains records of all inspections, repairs and/or services performed to equipment and facilities.
• Completes work orders using automated maintenance program systems.
• Reviews records and other related information on a continual basis for recurring problems.
• Interfaces with UTHSCT departments and others to coordinate outages of equipment or services provided.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations and standards as required.
• Maintains expertise in applicable existing and developing technology of equipment or services through training and related material.
• Coordinates construction projects involving multiple trades.
• Interprets codes to determine appropriate construction techniques and processes.
• Works as part of construction team for in-house UTHSCT projects.
• Works with technical and specific equipment as required.
• Identifies and reports safety hazards.
• Confers with personnel, such as management, engineering, quality control, customers, and coworkers to coordinate work activities and resolve problems.
• Examines objects, system, or facilities such as HVAC or utility systems and analyzes information, to determine installation, service, or repair needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Education/Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Eight years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Relevant certification or license required.
• Knowledgeable in the procedures of safety measures in area(s) of specialty.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Responsible for the execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that department operations are effective and efficient, department assets are safeguarded, department financial information is reliable, and the department complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs tasks in a way to assure a high quality of workmanship is maintained and is accountable for the results.

About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

Clinical Position Requirements

Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.