Maintenance Worker II-Facilities, Campus

Overview

Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond.

UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, You Tube or Linked In.

Salary Range
: $36,894 - $38,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type
:
Full Time

Posting Close Date
:
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 02/26/2026 the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials
:

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

Job Summary

The Maintenance Worker II works to provide sub-journeyman work in the performance of a variety of maintenance and repair tasks in one or more craft areas. This role organizes the work plan for the building maintenance needs, provides technical guidance and leadership, coordinates corrective and preventive maintenance activity, assigns work orders and control supply and tool inventories. This role is responsible for the daily operations, maintenance and repair work of plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

Utilizes the TMA system in the management of work orders. Assists in the coordination of space make-readies, facility renovations and new construction.

Core Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks, including painting, paint mixing, and color matching; unclogging sinks, toilets, and sewer lines; assisting with wood construction and repairs; replacing light bulbs, fuses, and making basic electrical repairs; removing trash; installing ceilings; and repairing or replacing plumbing fixtures such as lines, faucets, and sinks.
• Trains student employees in the above duties.
• Utilizes TMA technology to manage daily work assignments and ensure all work orders are managed and closed accurately within the system.
• Maintains supply inventory accuracy and responsible for requesting purchases related to equipment and supplies.
• Ensures response time to emergency, urgent or normal work requests is compliant with our commitment to students.
• Communicates concerns to UTSA Facilities in a timely manner.
• Performs general mechanical emergencies until UTSA Facilities support staff arrive.
• Actively participates in meetings and training opportunities as appropriate to the position.
• May be needed as essential staff in after-hour and weekend emergencies.
• Performs inspections to ensure facilities are maintained according to APPA standards
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
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• Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in a related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communication
• Maintenance and Repair
• Supply Inventory
• Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, HVAC

Working Conditions

• Position will operate in air-condition office environment as well as outside in various weather conditions. Some exposure to weather and/or physical hazards. After adequate training, will participate in facilities related emergency response.
• Use of required special equipment and power tools.
• Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards, and working in crawl spaces, machine rooms and other operational areas which may require protective…