Electrical/Mechanical Technician - Field & Marine Ops

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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. This role provides mechanical and technical support, performing fabrication, installation, operation, and routine or emergency maintenance of university facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities include completing journey-level work across trades, ordering materials, inspecting work, and coordinating with supervision.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• Seven years of skilled construction and maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on ability.
• Knowledgeable with shop tools and materials.
• Must be comfortable around water and vessel operations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and take initiative.
• Demonstrated alertness and careful attention to detail.
• Able to work with little supervision.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide journey-level skills to perform work in multiple trades for maintenance, repair, and operation of university facilities and equipment.
• Fabricate, install, operate, and maintain university facilities and equipment.
• Perform journey-level work in assigned area of expertise.
• Assist workers by solving problems, estimating time and materials for projects.
• Order job-related materials as required.
• Inspect finished work for conformance to specifications and standards.
• Report and coordinate project status with supervisor.
• Operate vessels and boats as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Shop tools

Water safety

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

HS/GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Diagnostic tools

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. This role provides mechanical and technical support, performing fabrication, installation, operation, and routine or emergency maintenance of university facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities include completing journey-level work across trades, ordering materials, inspecting work, and coordinating with supervision.