University of Houston

Overview

The Skilled Trades Tech II position involves performing various maintenance and construction tasks under minimal supervision, including mechanical and electrical service, carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC. The role is part of the Local Maintenance Services department at the University of Houston-System, which emphasizes the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the university's 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 general maintenance.
• Establishes and performs preventative maintenance schedule for equipment and facilities.
• Orders supplies and materials and maintains adequate inventory levels for skill trades.
• May assist with training other maintenance personnel.
• Performs duties of skill 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 serve on special task force during emergencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Education in lieu of experience may be accepted.
• Requires a minimum of three years of directly job-related experience.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver License.
• 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.

Additional Information

• All positions are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
• The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions.