PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Mechanic in Edinburg, TX to perform journeyman-level maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The role includes preventive maintenance, responding to trouble calls, inspecting equipment, and ensuring safe operation of building services, including elevators.

The position requires two years of relevant experience, with preferred vocational training and ability to read and follow safety procedures in

Qualifications

• Journeyman level skills required in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Two (2) years of skilled/journeyman-level experience in a trade.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on designated buildings including lighting, plumbing and some mechanical systems.
• Responds to trouble calls in assigned buildings and campus-wide as needed.
• Inspects and replaces worn components to prevent equipment breakdowns; maintains and cleans mechanical rooms and elevators.

Skills

Journeyman level skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Plumbing

Education

10th Grade or equivalent

Vocational School training

Tools

Tools of the trade

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV9155

Working Title

Working Title PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

Department

Department Campus Facilities Operations

FTE

FTE 1.0

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide journeyman level skills performing maintenance and repair in the areas of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Description of Duties

• Performs preventative maintenance on designated buildings, which includes installing, repairing, and maintaining equipment in the areas of lighting, plumbing, and some mechanical systems.
• Responds to trouble calls in assigned buildings and throughout campus as needed.
• Ensures that all assigned equipment and devices are functioning properly in designated buildings by replacing parts as needed and cleaning/replacing based established schedule or need.
• Disposes of all items to be discarded per established Environmental Health and Safety procedures.
• Performs daily inspections of interior lighting, equipment, and belts for various pieces of mechanical equipment in the designated buildings and replaces/repairs as needed.
• Inspects condition of mechanical equipment and replace as needed.
• Assists other maintenance personnel, when required.
• Maintains and cleans mechanical rooms as needed and services the room's floor drains.
• Maintains and cleans elevators and shafts.
• Replaces worn components in designated equipment before mechanical breakdown occurs.
• May serves as a backup for Preventive Maintenance Leader along with campus police and Environmental Health and Safety staff to elevator issues/malfunctions including entrapment.
• May be responsible for executing a series of steps to reset elevators to their normal operating condition and to make service calls to Elevator Company as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education

10th Grade or equivalent. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Preferred Education

Vocational School training in one or more of the building trades.

Licenses/Certifications

As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience

Two (2) years of skilled/journeyman-level experience in any trade profession.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Skilled use of the tools of the trade.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Accuracy in the tools and techniques of the trade.

Other

Exposure to outside environments, hot, dry, wet, cold; some work in restricted spaces, exposure to dust, some duties and working conditions may create bodily strain and discomfort. Duties may involve the lifting and moving of heavy objects, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching, and other activities requiring physical exertion. Danger of falls, chemicals, mechanical, electrical shock and burns, and hazards and conditions inherent to the trade or assignment.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

Position Available Date 09/17/2026

Grant Funded Position

Grant Funded Position No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development.