Maintenance Mechanic I

Amarillo College; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo College is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Mechanic I to maintain and repair plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical systems for the Building Maintenance Department. The role provides hands-on technical work to ensure reliable facilities operations.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, at least three years of maintenance and repair experience, and a current Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years of maintenance/repair experience required; four years preferred.
• Current Texas driver’s license with a 3-year safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, repair and preventive maintenance work.
• Lubricate moving parts.
• Make periodic boiler checks.
• Keep plumbing in usable condition and in good working order.
• Assist in remodeling of facilities.
• Maintain heating and cooling units and assist in system replacements.
• Interact professionally with all department levels and the community.
• Participate in performance assessments/evaluations as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• As an Amarillo College employee, engage in AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

Skills

Teamwork or independent work

Attention to detail

Dependability

Chillers and boilers knowledge

Electrical codes knowledge

HVAC codes knowledge

Lifting heavy objects

Hand and power tools use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Amarillo College, our mission is:Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our nextFull-Time Maintenance Mechanic Iwho will be all-in on our mission and who will perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks to support the operations of the assigned program/department and facilitate smooth office procedures.

DESCRIPTION

The Maintenance Mechanic I will perform work in the maintenance and repair of plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical equipment for the Building Maintenance Department.

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Required: Three (3) years of experience in maintenance and repair.

Preferred:Four (4) years of journeyman-level experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Required: Current and clear Texas driver's license with a 3-year safe driving record.

• Perform installation, repair and preventive maintenance work.
• Lubricate moving parts.
• Make periodic boiler checks.
• Keep all plumbing in usable condition and in good working order.
• Assist in the remodeling of facilities.
• Maintain heating and cooling units and assists in the replacement of old systems.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and supplies.
• Required to interact with all levels of departmental personnel, community, and management and maintain a high level of professional at all times, especially when dealing with resistance or hostility.
• Participate in and complete performance assessments/evaluations as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

• Ability to work well with a team or independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Dependability.
• Knowledge of chillers and boilers.
• Knowledge of current electrical codes and standards (including National Electrical Codes).
• Knowledge of current HVAC codes and standards.
• Knowledge of proper methods of lifting and moving heavy objects.
• Knowledge of proper use and upkeep of hand and power tools.

Additional Information

Salary:

Pay grade 7 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, crouch, crawl, reach, pull, push, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. Must be comfortable with working in small confined spaces as required as well as working in a variety of inclement weather and climatic conditions. Must be able to stand on or in wet areas to clean clogged lines and fixtures as well as withstand odors typically occurring with clogged fixtures and pipelines. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull and maneuver objects up to 30 pounds and maneuver heavier objects with assistance of others and/or appropriate equipment.

Working Conditions:

Required to work a flexible schedule ("on call emergency maintenance" on a rotating schedule which includes after hours, weekends, and holidays, and overtime if necessary.)