Maintenance Worker III-Housing and Campus Services

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university...

Salary Range: $40,326-$44,650, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 05/28/2026...

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

Job Details

Job Summary

The Maintenance Worker III provides journeyman-level skills in plumbing, electrical maintenance/repair, carpentry, or painting. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with specifications and safety regulations, inspecting completed work, maintaining records, and submitting reports.

Core Responsibilities

1. Provides journeyman-level maintenance and repair work of plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
2. Provides journeyman level skills in the performance of a variety of maintenance tasks to include installing, maintaining and repairing electrical motors and switches, circuit breakers, outlets, fixtures, fittings and accessories; installation and repair of plumbing in new construction or remodeling; stains and refinishes furniture, and performs other general carpentry work connected with remodeling and construction; prepares surfaces prior to applying any variety of coverings; taping, floating sheetrock joints, and other conditioning work in connection with new construction or remodeling.
3. Inspects completed work for conformance to all specifications and regulations; maintains daily records of work performed; cross-trains with various shops; and reports need for specific repairs to supervisors.
4. Submits reports on the status and costs of maintenance projects.
5. Serves in an on-call maintenance capacity to support after-hours and weekend operational needs.
6. Provides supervision, guidance and training to maintenance workers I's and II's.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience.
  + Additional education 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
• Electrical Installation and Repair
• Use of Hand and Power Tools
• Maintenance Recordkeeping
• Cross-Training with Multiple Trades
• Estimating Materials and Labor
• Environmental Safety and Compliance

Working Conditions

Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards, hazardous chemicals... (full text as in original)

Physical Demands

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally... (full text as in original)

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...