Field Mechanical Technician: Irrigation & Farm Equipment

Agrilife; Vernon (TX); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and long‑

term disability insurance

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher TR

Employee Wellness Initiative

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician who will perform scheduled maintenance, restoration, and improvements of facilities. You will work under general supervision and partner with the Maintenance Foreman.

Duties include maintaining buildings, irrigation systems, grounds, and field sites, traveling between Vernon and Chillicothe as needed, and ensuring readiness for conferences and events. This hourly position offers benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of related experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair infrastructure of buildings, barns, and facilities with the Maintenance Foreman.
• Operate agency vehicle to travel from Vernon to Chillicothe and field locations.
• Install, operate, replace, repair, and excavate irrigation system components.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties.
• Schedule maintenance and repairs of mechanical equipment, farm equipment, and vehicles.
• Assist with conferences, field days, and other activities.
• Assist with planting, spraying, cultivation and harvest of research plots and production fields.

Skills

Multitask

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician who will perform scheduled maintenance, restoration, and improvements of facilities. You will work under general supervision and partner with the Maintenance Foreman.

Duties include maintaining buildings, irrigation systems, grounds, and field sites, traveling between Vernon and Chillicothe as needed, and ensuring readiness for conferences and events. This hourly position offers benefits and growth opportunities.