Technical Trades Assistant Supervisor

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General Notes

Supervise and coordinate the daily operations, maintenance, and repair of grounds and landscape equipment,including outdoor power tools, vehicles, and heavy machinery, to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable groundsoperations. Provide leadership and direction to staff, coordinate work assignments and priorities, monitorequipment condition and maintenance needs, and ensure work is completed in accordance with universitystandards, safety requirements, and operational goals

Purpose

Oversees the operation, maintenance, repair, and overall readiness of grounds

and landscape equipment. Providesdirection and supervision for equipment operations, maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and preventativemaintenance activities. Coordinates staff, work assignments, equipment resources, and operational priorities toensure safe, efficient, and effective grounds maintenance operations. May operate a wide range of landscapeequipment and heavy machinery as needed to support unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment maintenance and repairs, including preventative maintenance,diagnostics, and service of outdoor power equipment.
• Operate and supervise the operation of heavy grounds and landscape equipment to ensuresafe and efficient operations.
• Supervise the upkeep of facilities, work areas, storage yards, and departmental spaces to ensure a safe and organized environment.
• Complete and oversee administrative documentation, including timecards, work orders,training records, and labor reporting.
• Perform other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Two years of supervisory experience. Five yearsof experience in small-engine repair and light mechanical work. Five years ofexperience operating heavy equipment. Experience operating outdoor powerequipment. Experience with vehicle and equipment maintenance tracking.Credentials in equipment or vehicle mechanics. Basic computer knowledgeand familiarity with standard workplace software. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Two-year college degree or vocational/technical certification in lightmechanics, heavy equipment operation, or small-engine repair. ASEcertification. Knowledge of basic welding techniques. Certifications orlicenses for equipment operation (such as backhoe, skid steer, orforklift). Commercial Driver's License (CDL). OSHA safetycertifications. Experience working on a university or institutionalcampus.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$56,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms or PPE
• All weather conditions
• Extreme temperatures
• Chemical fumes
• Standard office
• Biohazards/chemicals
• Electrical/mechanical
• Keyboard
• Manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs and ladders
• Lifting and moving

Work Shift

40, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In-person 100%

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensurethat ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the applicationquestions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as anequal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and originaldocuments to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined inHOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You mayaccess the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.