On-Call Plant Mechanic I: Chillers & Boilers

Txstate; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Time off

Wellness program

Tuition benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos seeks a Plant Mechanic I to maintain equipment for steam, chilled water and electricity production. The role includes preventive maintenance on large chillers, boilers, pumps, and generators and documenting work orders.

EPA 608 certification and higher education experience are preferred; AiM IWMS knowledge is a plus. On-call duties outside regular hours are required month-to-month.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic mechanical concepts of rotating equipment, chillers, boilers, and generators for proper functioning and repair.
• Familiarity with chemical safety practices and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Knowledge of standard safety practices, including the use of respiratory equipment.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and interact courteously with others.
• Experience using large hand tools, pipe fitting, seals, filters, and lubricants.
• Ability to complete computer-based time sheets, record data, read and write work orders, follow standard operating procedures, and use specialized measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical equipment, piping and valve preventive maintenance tasks and document.
• Inspect multiple 550-ton to 2,500-ton chillers.
• Maintain plant air compressor and dryers for instrument air in plant.
• Inspect and lubricate large vertical, horizontal, and centrifugal split case pumps and motors.
• Inspect, clean cooling tower fans, gearboxes, piping, valves, and basins in cooling towers.
• Complete and close out work orders.
• Inspect and service multiple boilers up to 50,000 pounds per hour steam.
• Assist and service emergency generators on campus as needed.
• Inspect and maintain sand filters, reverse osmosis units, and water softeners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical concepts

Rotating equipment

Chillers & boilers

Safety practices

Team collaboration

Time sheets & work orders

Measuring devices

Education

EPA Section 608 Certification

Higher education environment experience

Tools

AiM Integrated Work Management System

Job description

Texas State University in San Marcos seeks a Plant Mechanic I to maintain equipment for steam, chilled water and electricity production. The role includes preventive maintenance on large chillers, boilers, pumps, and generators and documenting work orders.

EPA 608 certification and higher education experience are preferred; AiM IWMS knowledge is a plus. On-call duties outside regular hours are required month-to-month.