"Maintenance Leader-Electrical Shop, Facilities Operations & Maintenance"

Job Description

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 09/16/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: Up to $63,300 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, non-exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

Provides supervision of a crew in the maintenance, repair, and service of buildings and utilities.

Core Responsibilities

1. Plans, organizes, assigns, and supervises individuals or crews in building electric and electrical distribution utilities.
2. Develops and administers preventive maintenance programs; provides training and evaluates employees; communicates with customers, employees, and university administration personnel; and schedules work assignments.
3. Maintains records of labor and material costs and requisitions material.
4. Submits reports on the 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 graduate or GED.
• Five (5) years of skilled/journeyman-level experience in building and utilities maintenance.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UTSA and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Electrician License

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the use of equipment in the building and mechanical trades.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
• Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.

Working Conditions

Working Environment:

• Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards, hazardous chemicals, high-pressure water and air systems, high-speed equipment, confined spaces, and heights.
• Exposure to variable Texas weather conditions and/or physical hazards such as working in elevated and confined spaces; working in attics, sub-floors, machine rooms, on roofs, and other operational areas. Exposure may be prolonged.
• Exposure to various mechanical and electrical laboratories and other university spaces.
• Exposure to variety of construction and physical plant hazards including medium 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 levels of noise.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment when needed, including 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 a pager, cell phone, or two-way radio as assigned, and respond to after-hours 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 crawlspaces, and manholes.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, 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 as 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 be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.