Maintenance Worker II - Facilities Downtown Campus
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 16074
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
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UTSA Facilities – Improving the Physical Environment
UTSA Facilities is an organization 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. To learn more about Facilities and why it's a great place to work, visit our website.
Salary Range: $38,500 annualized.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 09/23/2026. 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 Summary
This position is located at the Downtown Campus
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. This position utilizes the TMA system in the management of work orders. The Maintenance Worker II 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
- High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship in a related field.
- Three (3) years of related work experience.
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Communication
- Maintenance and Repair
- Supply Inventory
- Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry,
Working Conditions
- Position will operate in air-conditioned 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 equipment. Work schedule is currently Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; however, flexible hours may be required to satisfy department needs and may include overtime, evenings, odd hours, shift work, weekends and/or holidays.
Physical Demands
- Duties require walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, stretching, lifting and climbing ladders. Must be able to lift, push and pull 50 pounds of weight with or without accommodations.
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.
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.
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=16074&PostingSeq=1
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