Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Texas A&M University System; Vernon (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and long‑

Paid holidays

Sick leave & vacation

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Vernon, TX seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, repair and improvements of facilities and equipment. You will work with the Maintenance Foreman to ensure reliable infrastructure and field operations.

Role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience, along with a valid driver’s license and ability to lift heavy objects. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of related maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair infrastructure of buildings, barns, and facilities.
• Operate agency vehicle to travel between Vernon, Chillicothe, and field locations.
• Install, operate, replace, repair, and excavate irrigation components.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties.
• Operate GPS-guided farm equipment and connections.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Schedule maintenance for equipment and vehicles.
• Assist with events and research plots cultivation.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of related experience

Valid driver’s license

Multitask & teamwork

Interpersonal & organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Mechanical Maintenance Technician Agency

Job Location

Vernon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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 Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. 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.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

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.

Operate GPS guidance equipment and associated mechanical connections on farm equipment.

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.

Assist with ensuring facilities are ready for conferences, field days, and other activities.

Assist with planting, spraying, cultivation and harvest of research plots and production fields.

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

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

About Texas A&M University System

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

Equal Opportunity Statements

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Security and Background Check

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.