Plant Mechanic II

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing health insurance

Paid time off

Work life balance resources

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive Bobcat community

Retirement pension and saving options

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos is seeking a Plant Mechanic II to inspect, repair and troubleshoot mechanical equipment across the campus’ thermal plants and satellite areas.

Responsibilities include servicing pumps, boilers, chillers, cooling towers and HVAC systems, reading technical manuals, using work orders and HMI panels, and maintaining safety per NFPA standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems such as chillers, boilers, pumps, motors, piping, and HVAC equipment.
• Familiar with pneumatic, electronic, and 3-phase (480V) control systems, energy-saving methods, and water treatment.
• Basic understanding of power generation, general engineering maintenance, and safety standards like NFPA 110 and SDS.
• Ability to use computer systems for work orders, timecards, and HMI panels.
• Can read technical manuals, and work safely in confined spaces.
• Possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and lubrication of pumps and motors at thermal plants.
• Troubleshoot, repair boilers and heat exchangers up to 50,000 pounds.
• Inspect and service emergency generators on campus.
• Inspect cooling tower fans, vibration switches and support structure; change oil in gear boxes as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, service 550-to-2500-ton centrifugal chillers in all plants.
• Service and maintain sand filters, reverse osmosis units and water softeners.
• Troubleshoot and service all air compressors and air dryers; make repairs as necessary.
• Troubleshoot steam regulators and steam traps.
• Inspect, service and repair all associated equipment within a thermal plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Chillers

Boilers

Pumps

Motors

Piping

HVAC

Pneumatic control

Electronic control

3-phase 480V

Energy-saving methods

Water treatment

Power generation

Engineering maintenance

NFPA 110

SDS

Work orders

Timecards

HMI panels

Technical manuals

Confined spaces

EPA 608 Certified

Tools

AiM IWMS by Assetworks

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Plant Mechanic II

Posting Number: 2027079

Location: San Marcos

Department: Facilities Services

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $4,483.00 - $4,600.00

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems such aschillers, boilers, pumps, motors, piping, and HVAC equipment.
• Familiar with pneumatic, electronic, and 3-phase (480V) controlsystems, energy-saving methods, and water treatment.
• Basic understanding of power generation, general enginemaintenance, and safety standards like NFPA 110 and SDS.
• Ability to use computer systems for work orders, timecards, andHMI panels.
• Can read technical manuals, and work safely in confinedspaces.
• Possess an EPA Section 608 Universal TechnicianCertification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education or government.
• Experience using AiM IWMS by Assetworks.

Job Description:

The Plant Mechanic II is responsible for the inspection, repair andtroubleshooting mechanical equipment in the Central, East, West,and South thermal plants along with various satellite areas ofresponsibility.

Job Duties:

• Inspect repair and lubrication of pumps and motors at thermalplants.
• Troubleshoot, repair boilers and heat exchangers. Up to 50,000pounds.
• Inspect and service emergency generators on campus.
• Inspect cooling tower fans, vibration switches and supportstructure. Change oil in gear boxes as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, service 550-to-2500-ton Centrifugalchillers in all plants.
• Service and maintain sand filters, reverse osmosis units andwater softeners.
• Troubleshoot and service all air compressors and air dryersmake repairs as necessary.
• Troubleshoot steam regulators and steam traps.
• Inspect service and repair all associated equipment within athermal plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Monthly, the applicant will be required to be on-call outside ofregular working hours and must also be available to work extendedhours for special events or to meet critical projectdeadlines.

Job Open Date: 10/09/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driverin good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted fordriving infractions as determined by the employer driving standardssystem.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in theUnited States. The University will not sponsor or assumesponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1Bemployment visa.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.