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Technical Trades Crew Leader

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Compensation
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Location
AUSTIN, TX
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Technical Trades Crew Leader assists the supervisor with staff assignments, training, performance feedback, and work-order completion. The role performs and oversees repairs and maintenance across multiple trades, manages inventory and work-order records, and inspects student rooms and completed work. It also prioritizes repairs, responds to emergencies, directs workers at job sites, and supports safety training and procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical RepairHVAC RepairPlumbing RepairKitchen Equipment RepairPaintingDrywall RepairCarpentryMotorized Equipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingInventory ManagementWork Order PrioritizationStaff TrainingStaff LeadershipInterpersonal CommunicationCustomer ServiceTeamworkSafety TrainingLockout/Tagout

Full job description

Assist the supervisor by providing daily staff assignments, relaying instructions, and supporting training and mentoring efforts. Conduct assessments of staff work performance, assist staff with completing work orders, and maintain daily communication to keep the supervisor informed. Provide ongoing feedback to the supervisor regarding staff performance.Regularly complete work orders involving electrical, HVAC, plumbing, kitchen equipment repairs, painting, drywall, and carpentry. Perform and/or oversee repairs, routine maintenance, and general care of motorized equipment. Troubleshoot, identify, and diagnose system or equipment malfunctions, and perform or coordinate necessary repairs with other trades as needed. Ensure that inventory is properly checked out and that accurate inventory counts are maintained. Keep precise records of time and materials used for each work order. Review inventory paperwork submitted by staff to verify that all materials are accounted for, and return any unused materials to inventory. Assist with adding attic stock into the inventory system. Perform spot checks to verify inventory accuracy and take the lead in auditing, monitoring inventory levels, and managing reorder points. Assess the condition of student rooms and maintain a spreadsheet documenting the condition of each space. Conduct inspections to identify work required by staff and perform follow-up inspections after the work is completed. Record any unresolved deficiencies as part of the rooms condition history. When requested, evaluate work performed by outside vendors or contractors.Analyze computer-generated work orders and prioritize repairs for routine maintenance. Motivate staff and ensure they meet performance expectations and quality standards. Assist workers in resolving job-site issues and provide guidance as needed. Inspect completed work to ensure it meets specifications and established standards. Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety procedures. Respond to emergencies and provide leadership at job sites by directing skilled workers and helpers in resolving problems. Operate a UT vehicle to travel to work sites, transport equipment and supplies, and pick up materials or equipment off-site as needed. Actively participate in maintaining safety both on the job and in the shop, including conducting safety training sessions. Train staff on new equipment and promote proper lockout/tagout procedures.Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Able to communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, and student residents. Capable of giving and receiving direction. Collaborates effectively with a team. Promote professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training. Other duties as assigned.

How this job compares

Set against the 6,859 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$58–79K/yr299 salary ranges
  • Texas median$27–35/hr184 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 567 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Texas and 6,859 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (3,753 postings).
Education
29 of the 6,859 open Maintenance Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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