Mechanic/Technician

Job Posting Title: Mechanic/Technician ---- Hiring Department: University Unions ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Jul 01, 2025 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes                                                                                                    The Division of Student Affairs is the hub of student life and well-being at The University of Texas at Austin. The team inspires all students to live the Longhorn life through its uniquely designed programs, spaces and resources. They serve every student through physical health, mental health and well-being services; recreational sports; university student union facilities; family orientation and the University’s official parent association. The Division supports 1,000+ student organizations; student governance organizations; student outreach, veteran, legal, and disability and access services. The team also provides student employment; leadership, first generation and volunteer programs. Serving under the Division of Student Affairs, the University Unions’ mission is to enhance the student experience and enrich campus life by providing cultural, educational, social and recreational programs as well as related goods and services to the campus community. What sets you apart when you join University Unions? As a Longhorn, you’ll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty, staff, and of course, our students! During your time on campus, you will contribute to programs, organizations, and activities that help our students develop a sense of community and provide valuable leadership and career readiness skills that they will carry with them throughout their professional and personal lives. What benefits do I receive with UT? The university offers an impressive benefits package including, but not limited to: •    Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) •    Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options. •    Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. •    Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan. •    Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred    Compensation program 457(b). •    Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses. •    Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities. •    Staff tuition assistance once eligible. •    Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets. •    Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums. •    Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses. Work Shift Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Occasional weekends and peek operational needs may affect this schedule. Purpose University Unions proudly offers a comprehensive range of services across multiple buildings on campus. Our spaces include meeting and performance venues, administrative offices, dining operations and recreational facilities like our bowling alley and cutting-edge Esports spaces. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a full time Facilities Technical and Maintenance Staff for the University Unions. The location for this position is the Texas Union Building, 2308 Whitis Avenue, Austin, TX 78712. This position reports to the Facilities Maintenance Manager and has the following duties and responsibilities. Responsibilities include: Repair and evaluate the need for repairs using knowledge of commercial building construction, electrical, plumbing and interior building construction; including, but not limited to reading blueprints, circuit breakers, ballasts, pump motors, floor drains, water mains, steam and chill water pipes, sump pumps, wall and reparation, carpentry, door hanging and framing, floor and wall tile, ceiling grid, painting. Repair and maintain 12 automatic A-2 Brunswick pinsetters and related equipment in the Underground bowling alley. In collaboration with the Senior Retail Manager and Retail Manager, review general maintenance needs for the area. Clean, oil and lubricate machinery. Train staff on basic repairs of the pinsetters. Maintain equipment according to pinsetter manuals. Create a preventative maintenance program for the machines and monitor the program. Use a personal computer for email, timesheets and reports. Trouble-shoot reoccurring pinsetter malfunctions. Order and maintain a minimum inventory of parts for machines to reduce downtime and increase repair efficiency.  Provide an inventory of these parts by quantity and cost. Follow Fire, Environmental and HAZMAT safety codes and regulations, including fire alarms, exhaust vents, MSDS sheets, grease traps, and warning labels, tags and signs. Maintain knowledge of/adhere to compliance regulations and codes for Federal, State and University requirements. Perform job responsibilities in a safe and secure manner, ensuring the safety of students, staff and patrons regarding tools, equipment and work areas. Assist in the inventory tracking of tools and equipment. Responsible for the safe and secure maintenance of tools and equipment, ensuring their life expectancy. Drive a university or personal vehicle for errands or transport between the University Unions facilities. Use a personal computer for email, timekeeping, service work orders and other related business needs. 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