"Maintenance Leader-Auto Shop, Facilities Operations and Maintenance"

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, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Up to $64,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 04/06/2026. 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 Details

Job Summary

The Maintenance Leader provides supervision of a crew in the maintenance, repair, and service of Fleet equipment vehicles and carts. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, assigning, and overseeing a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks including industrial equipment, registered vehicles, golf carts and utility vehicles.

UTSA Facilities is part of the Real Estate and Property Management (RPM) team and responsible for operating and maintaining all campus buildings, grounds, and utilities. Our mission of improving the physical environment at UTSA inspires us to provide the best learning and working environment to our campus community. These efforts are accomplished through our dynamic team that maintains 139 buildings, located on four campuses, totaling 758 acres. We are always looking for great people to join our team.
To learn more about Facilities and why it's a great place to work, visit our website.

Core Responsibilities

1. Plans, organizes, assigns, and supervises individuals or crews in a variety of maintenance tasks to include auto mechanics.
2. Develops and administers preventive maintenance programs; provides training and evaluates employees; and communicates with customers, employees, and university administration personnel; and schedules work assignments.
3. Maintains records of labor and material costs and requisitions materials.
4. Submits reports on status and costs of maintenance projects.
5. Interviews potential employees.
6. Promotes safety and environmental protection by immediately reporting unsafe situations, spills, and accidents; following University safety plans/procedures/protocols; and participating in appropriate safety training.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience.
  + Additional education/certifications may substitute for experience on a one year for one year basis.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Preventative Maintenance
• Labor and Material Cost Tracking
• Customer Communication
• Hazard Reporting
• Budget Awareness and Cost Control

Working Conditions

Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards, hazardous chemicals, high pressure water and airsystems, high speed equipment, confined spaces, and heights. Exposure to variable Texas weather conditions and/or physical hazards such as working in elevate and confined spaces; working in attics, sub-floors, machine rooms, on roofs, and other operational areas. Exposure may be prolonged. Exposure to various mechanical, electrical, laboratories, and other university spaces. Exposure to variety of construction and physical plant hazards including high voltages (15KV), confined space, elevated heights, dust & dampness, high noise levels, outside weather and energized equipment & systems. Exposure to potential occupational hazards including toxic, biological, and chemical hazards within certain laboratory spaces. Exposure to elevated level of noise. Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment when needed, to include: steel toe or non-slip shoes, eye protection, hardhat, back belt, body harness, biological protective gear, ear muffs or plugs, respirator, and arc flash protection. Must wear and properly maintain uniforms. Required to be on stand-by call status, carrying pager, cell phone or two-way radio as assigned and respond to afterhours emergency calls. Required to be on stand-by call status for overtime, evenings, after hours, odd hours, shift work, weekends, and/or holidays as needed. Flexibility in scheduling may be required.

Physical Demands

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, and/or use repetitive motions. Ability to climb ladders and stairways and work on building rooftops of high elevation. Ability to work in confined spaces such as ceiling, under floor crawl spaces, and manholes. Repetitive motions that may include theorists, hands, and/or fingers. Reaching overhead, at or below shoulder level. Operating machinery and/or power tools. Required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.