Plant Maintenance Mechanic II

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is hiring a Plant Maintenance Mechanic II in Austin, TX. The role supports electrical generation, mechanical and chilling station systems within UT’s Utilities and Energy Management.

The position requires 3+ years of skilled maintenance experience and a valid driver’s license. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a focus on safety, integrity, and reliability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs plant equipment and utility systems.
• Performs preventive or corrective maintenance tasks on mechanical, electrical or utility tunnel distribution systems.
• Maintains records of equipment repair and participates in work order completion.
• Operates cranes, forklifts, and personnel lifts; inspects scaffolding and performs elevated work when required.

Education

High school graduation or GED

Three years of experience in skilled repair and maintenance of electrical, industrial, mechanical or utility distribution 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

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

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 and Technical Services.

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.

As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university. We strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives – and we look forward to hearing from you!

Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management.

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
• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

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

Security Sensitive; 3-Yr driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks. 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. Accuracy in all phases of work performed.
• Performs preventive or corrective maintenance tasks incidental to the operation of mechanical, electrical or utility tunnel distribution systems in accordance with established procedures. Remove, fabricate, and install insulation systems in accordance with established specifications. Remove ACM-containing materials in accordance with all rules and regulations. Wears respiratory protection as required by task. May be required to work around hazardous materials with appropriate controls.
• 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. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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. Drives UT vehicle. Maintain acceptable driving record required by UT Systems Policy UTS157. Follows all University and Utilities safety policies. Adheres to the rules of the Utilities Employee Policy Manual. Perform related duties as assigned.
• Operates cranes, forklifts, and personnel lifts. Inspect, erect, utilize, and break down scaffolding as necessary in support of plant maintenance and operational duties. Performs elevated work and work in confined spaces. Required to carry UT-provided cell phone during work hours and on-call hours.
• 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. Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards to appropriate personnel. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents to appropriate personnel. Complete plant operation and maintenance training courses. Training certification required within 18 months. May report to the PRC Campus.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Three 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. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$60,000

Environmental Demands

• May work around standard office conditions
• Personal Protection Equipment usage is mandatory in all operating spaces that include hearing and eye protection, gloves, suitable attire and breathing devices may be required under certain conditions.
• Exposure to heat, chemicals, heated surfaces and asbestos.
• Exposure to electrical and explosive hazards.
• Exposure to computer emissions.
• Exposure to biohazards.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.

Physical Tasks

• Use of a keyboard and personal computer
• Fine manual dexterity
• May be required to perform elevated work.
• Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
• May be required to lift up to 50lbs.
• Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.

Additional Working Conditions

• May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels. May be required to lift up to 50lbs.
• Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
• May be required to perform elevated work.
• Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
• May be required to operate forklifts, personnel lifts and cranes.
• Operate other job related equipment.
• Participate in on-call program.

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

This role does not provide sponsorship.

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. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.