Technical Staff Assistant IV

* Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
* Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
* Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
* Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
* Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
* Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
* Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
* Tuition assistance
* Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
* Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff
* Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff
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* Assists and is trained to Install, maintain, and repair plant equipment and utility systems. Assists in performing periodic inspections of major mechanical and chilled water systems. Installation may include welding in accordance with ASME and AWS standards. Accuracy in all phases of work performed.
* Assists and is trained to perform preventive or corrective maintenance tasks incidental to the operation of mechanical or utility tunnel distribution systems in accordance with established procedures. Assists and is trained to remove, fabricate, and install insulation systems in accordance with established specifications. Wears respiratory protection as required by task. May be required to work around hazardous materials with appropriate controls.
* Maintains records of equipment repair. Works in conjunction with trades or utility personnel in support of systems within power plant, chilling stations, utility tunnels or other underground utilities. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies as related to equipment and corrects as necessary. Assists and is trained to complete work orders as required using automated systems.
* Cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas.
* Assists and is trained to operate cranes, forklifts, and personnel lifts. Inspect, erect, utilize, and break down scaffolding as necessary in support of plant maintenance and operational duties.
* Follows all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, takes required safety training, identifies and reports safety hazards. Identifies, reports, and corrects safety hazards. Performs work tasks in a safe manner, wears the proper personal protective equipment, and reports near misses and incidents.
* Paints plant equipment in accordance with equipment manufacturers recommendations or procedures.
* Perform other related functions as assigned. Work is performed in accordance with normal trade practices and is inspected for conformity to standards, quality and quantity by journey-level employees or supervisor. Attends staff meetings, safety training and meetings. Complete plant operation and maintenance training courses. Training certification required within 18 months. May report to the PRC Campus. Drive University vehicles. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS
157 Section 2.5.4.  Required to carry UT-provided cell phone during work hours and on call hours.
* High school graduation or GED and four years of relevant experience.
* Mechanically Inclined individual wanting to be trained to repair and perform maintenance of electrical, industrial, mechanical or utility distribution equipment.
* More than three years of related skilled level experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial plant mechanical, electrical or industrial equipment or utility distribution systems.
* Experience maintaining power plant or similar industrial/utility equipment.
* Journey level experience in industrial insulation, including fabrication of insulating blankets, thermal insulation, and asbestos handling and abatement.
* Welding certification in accordance with ASME and industry codes.
* Experience as a machinist including fabricating, modifying, and repairing pump, turbine, and boiler parts.
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