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Overview

The Skilled Trades Tech 2 position at the University of Houston involves performing a variety of skilled trades tasks under minimal supervision, including mechanical and electrical service, general construction, and maintenance. This role is critical for maintaining the security and integrity of the University infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Functions in a highly skilled craft capacity under minimal supervision.
  • Provides basic to intermediate service for mechanical and electrical devices.
  • Works in general construction and maintenance, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, and scheduled moves.
  • Establishes and performs preventative maintenance schedule for equipment and facilities.
  • Orders supplies and materials and maintains adequate inventory levels for skilled trades.
  • May assist with training other maintenance personnel.
  • Performs the duties of skilled trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, mechanical, HVAC, roofing, and exterior maintenance as required.
  • Selects materials to complete work requests or projects.
  • Assists other specialized crafts in larger, more complex projects.
  • May be considered essential personnel and may be assigned to serve on special task force during periods of emergency.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
  • Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions.
  • Prefer at least 288 hours of classroom and related study as designated by apprenticeship standards.
  • Works toward fulfillment of second year apprenticeship requirements as outlined in a U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program.
  • Will require a valid Texas Driver License.

Additional Information

  • This position will require you to work the second shift; 2:30PM-11PM.
  • All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 77 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 329 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 193 different employers. 126 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,339 other active welding openings from 720 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (27), Zachry Group (22), and Austin Industries (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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