Plant Maintenance Mechanic II

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a top-tier research university as a Plant Maintenance Mechanic II. This role offers the opportunity to work in a diverse environment, ensuring the reliability of essential utility systems. Your expertise will contribute to the well-being of the campus community, enhancing the student experience. With a commitment to safety, teamwork, and excellence, you'll be part of a globally recognized district energy system. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive health benefits, generous paid time off, and tuition assistance. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to work in a supportive environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits

Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance

Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Tuition assistance

Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums

Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in skilled level repair and maintenance of electrical or mechanical equipment.
• Welding certification in accordance with ASME and industry codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs plant equipment and utility systems.
• Performs preventive or corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical Repair

Mechanical Maintenance

Welding

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Scaffolding Equipment

Job description

Job Posting Title: Plant Maintenance Mechanic II

Hiring Department: Utilities and Energy Management

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

General Notes: Who We Are

We are “the power behind UT”. Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin. We have more than 170 employees in five divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology; Finance and Administrative Services; and Engineering, Strategic Programs, and Process Improvement.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking candidates who share the following core values:

Safety: Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community.

Respect: Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.

Integrity: Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships.

Reliability: Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services.

Teamwork: Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge.

Excellence: Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.

Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of Campus Operations staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has earning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.

Security Sensitive; 3 year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks. May work 4-10, 9-80, or alternate work schedule. Applicant required to successfully complete testing to lift/carry 78 lbs., pull 125 lbs., lift 2-45 lbs. weights up a ladder, kneeling work in confined spaces, and other tasks.

Purpose

To perform skilled work in an electrical generation, mechanical and electrical utility, and chilling station environment.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs plant equipment and utility systems. Assists in performing periodic inspections of major mechanical and electrical equipment and chilled water systems. Installation includes welding in accordance with ASME and AWS standards.
• Performs preventive or corrective maintenance tasks incidental to the operation of mechanical, electrical or utility tunnel distribution systems in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains records of equipment repair. Works in conjunction with trades or utility personnel in support of systems within power plant, chilling stations, utility tunnels or other underground utilities.
• Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies as related to equipment and corrects as necessary. Completes work orders as required using automated systems.
• Cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas. Identifies, reports, and corrects safety hazards. Updates procedures as necessary.
• Operates cranes, forklifts, and personnel lifts. Inspect, erect, utilize, and break down scaffolding as necessary in support of plant maintenance and operational duties.
• Attends job-related training and complete training modules.
• Paints plant equipment in accordance with equipment manufacturers recommendations or procedures.
• Perform other related functions as assigned. Attends staff meetings. Attends safety training and meetings.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two years of experience in skilled level repair and maintenance of electrical, industrial, mechanical or utility distribution equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than three years of related skilled level experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial plant mechanical, electrical or industrial equipment or utility distribution systems.
• Experience maintaining power plant or similar industrial/utility equipment.
• Journey level experience in industrial insulation, including fabrication of insulating blankets, thermal insulation, and asbestos handling and abatement.
• Welding certification in accordance with ASME and industry codes.
• Experience as a machinist including fabricating, modifying, and repairing pump, turbine, and boiler parts.
• Experience in a university plant or utility environment.
• Experience in using a work order system.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
• Demonstrated effective teamwork and interpersonal communication skills.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.

Salary Range

$60,000

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands:

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks:

• Use of a keyboard and personal computer
• Fine manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving

Additional Working Conditions:

• May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Shift

40 hours a week, Monday - Friday 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).