Field & Farm Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Texas A&M AgriLife Research; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Vernon, TX to perform scheduled maintenance, repair facilities, and support irrigation and field operations. The role involves driving to field locations and Chillicothe as needed.

Under supervision, you will maintain equipment, assist with conferences, and help prepare facilities for activities, contributing to the university's agricultural research mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of related experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair infrastructure of buildings, barns, facilities and other projects, traveling Vernon to field locations.
• Install, operate, replace, repair, and excavate irrigation system components at research sites.
• Perform grounds maintenance and operate agency vehicles between Vernon, Chillicothe and field locations.
• Operate GPS guidance equipment on farm equipment and vehicles.
• Purchase supplies and equipment as needed.
• Schedule maintenance and repairs of mechanical equipment, farm equipment, and vehicles.
• Assist with ensuring facilities are ready for conferences, field days and activities.
• Assist with planting, spraying, cultivation and harvest of research plots and production fields.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Vernon, TX to perform scheduled maintenance, repair facilities, and support irrigation and field operations. The role involves driving to field locations and Chillicothe as needed.

Under supervision, you will maintain equipment, assist with conferences, and help prepare facilities for activities, contributing to the university's agricultural research mission.