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

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Job Title

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Vernon

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Vernon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Position Information

• The Mechanical Maintenance Technician, under general supervision, performs scheduled maintenance work restoration, renovation and improvements of facilities. Responsible for administrative machinery and equipment repair and maintenance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair infrastructure of buildings, barns, facilities, and other relative applications while working closely with the Maintenance Foreman. These duties require operating an agency vehicle to travel from Vernon to Chillicothe and to field locations.
• Install, operate, replace, repair, and excavate irrigation system components at research sites.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties. These duties require operating an agency vehicle to travel from Vernon to Chillicothe and to field locations.
• Operate GPS guidance equipment and associated mechanical connections on farm equipment. These duties require operating an agency vehicle to travel to field locations.
• Purchases supplies and equipment. May require operating an agency vehicle to pick up supplies and equipment.
• Schedules maintenance and repairs of mechanical equipment, farm equipment, and vehicles. These duties require operating an agency vehicle to travel from Vernon to Chillicothe and to field locations.
• Assist with ensuring facilities are ready for conferences, field days, and other activities. These duties require operating an agency vehicle to travel from Vernon to Chillicothe and to field locations.
• Assist with planting, spraying, cultivation and harvest of research plots and production fields. These duties require operating an agency vehicle to travel from Vernon to Chillicothe and to field locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to exert heavy force.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.