Plant Maintenance Mechanic III - Crew Leader

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant Maintenance Mechanic III - Crew Leader to ensure the reliability of essential utilities. This role involves hands-on maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing various equipment while maintaining accurate records of your work. Join a forward-thinking team that values integrity, excellence, and collaboration, and contribute to the seamless operation of vital services in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about maintenance and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to train maintenance personnel and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical and water supply lines.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Repair

Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cranes

Forklifts

Personnel Lifts

Job description

Job Posting Title: Plant Maintenance Mechanic III - Crew Leader

Hiring Department: Utilities and Energy Management

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

General Notes:

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.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking candidates who share the following core values:

1. Safety: Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community.
2. Respect: Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.
3. Integrity: Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships.
4. Reliability: Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services.
5. Teamwork: Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge.
6. Excellence: Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.

Job Description:

• Attends job-related training and informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies.
• Installs or repairs refrigerant, electrical, and water supply lines; conserves, installs, and recycles CFC and HCFC refrigerants.
• Maintains accurate reports of maintenance work completed and interprets equipment and system drawings.
• Operates cranes, forklifts, and personnel lifts; inspects and maintains equipment and work areas.
• Performs detailed inspections of electrical centrifugal chillers and analyzes historical data.
• Performs troubleshooting, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on chilling station equipment.
• Follows all University and UEM safety policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduation or GED.
• Five years of experience in journey-level repair and maintenance of electrical, industrial, mechanical, or utility distribution equipment.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting gas and steam turbines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• More than five years of journey-level experience.
• Demonstrated ability to train subordinate maintenance personnel.
• Journey-level experience in industrial insulation and welding certification.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.

Driving Required: A class "C" operator's driver's license is required.

Salary Range: $75,000

Working Conditions:

• May work in all weather conditions and around chemical fumes.
• May be required to work extended shifts including nights/weekends/holidays.

Required Materials:

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information
• Letter of interest

Important: You will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form if hired.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.