Electrical & Mechanical Technician — Field & Fabrication

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Technician for the Lake Travis Test Station at the Pickle Research Campus. You will provide mechanical and technical support across trades, including maintenance, fabrication, and operation of university facilities and equipment.

Qualifications include a HS/GED and seven years of skilled construction/maintenance; strong mechanical aptitude; ability to read drawings; comfort around water and vessel operations; teamwork and

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• Seven years of skilled construction and maintenance of equipment related to this position.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledgeable with shop tools and materials related to the specific job performed.
• Must be comfortable working around water including boater safety training and vessel operations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and take initiative.
• Demonstrated alertness and careful attention.
• Work well with little to no supervision.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide journey-level skills to perform work in a variety of trades required for the maintenance, repair, and operation of university facilities and equipment.
• Responsible for the fabrication, installation, operation, and routine or emergency maintenance and/or repair of university facilities.
• Performs journey-level work in a particular area of expertise assigned.
• Assists workers in solving work related problems at the job site including time and material estimates related to time sensitive projects.
• Orders job-related materials as required. Inspects finished work for conformity to specifications and standards.
• Reports and coordinates project status to supervisor. Operate vessels and boats as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Shop tools

Water work readiness

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent work

Vessel operations

Drawings & schematics

Diagnostic tools

Computer software

Education

HS/GED

Tools

Vessel operations

Drawings & schematics

Diagnostic tools

Computer software

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Technician for the Lake Travis Test Station at the Pickle Research Campus. You will provide mechanical and technical support across trades, including maintenance, fabrication, and operation of university facilities and equipment.

Qualifications include a HS/GED and seven years of skilled construction/maintenance; strong mechanical aptitude; ability to read drawings; comfort around water and vessel operations; teamwork and