Training Support Technician I (1st Shift)

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Wellness Programs

Online Learning

Educational Reimbursement

Leadership Development

Job summary

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is seeking a Training Support Technician I for 1st shift in College Station, Texas. Under supervision, you will perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on ESTI fire field training props and support building maintenance tasks.

Report to the Maintenance Foreman; requires High School diploma, maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, and completion of listed trainings with potential certifications within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of maintenance experience, including basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, equipment operation, or related trades.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Completion of listed outsourced trainings within 6 months (e.g., ESTI Safety Orientation, Skid Steer Loader, Forklift, Material Handler, Man Lift, Iron Worker, Riding Mowers, Mule).
• Certifications listed within 18 months (e.g., 24-hour welding, LPG Installation, DOT Cylinder Filling).
• Equivalency: Associate’s or Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repair of ESTI fire field training props.
• Carry out minor building maintenance and repair tasks as assigned.
• Support other TEEX programs as needed.
• Report to the Maintenance Foreman.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Basic repair

Building maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree equivalency

Tools

Basic electrical tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

Job Title

Training Support Technician I (1st Shift)

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

ESTI Facilities Maint & Construction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Training Support Technician I (1st Shift)

$20.59 per hour

2 Full-Time Positions

College Station, Texas

The Role at a Glance

The Training Support Technician I (1st Shift, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm), under supervision, performs preventative maintenance and basic repair of Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI) fire field training props. This position is responsible for performing minor building maintenance and repair requests. This position may also be required to support other programs.

This position reports to the Maintenance Foreman.

Qualifications of the Role

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of maintenance experience such as:
  • Basic electrical, basic carpentry, basic plumbing, basic equipment operation, building trades, or construction experience to include any combination of the following: welding, pipefitting, plumbing, concrete, basic electrical, carpentry, heavy equipment operation, and use of hand/power tools.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Completes listed out-sourced training as available to include (within 6 months):
  • ESTI Safety Orientation, Skid Steer Loader, Forklift, Material Handler, Man Lift, Iron Worker, Riding Mowers, and Mule.
• Obtains listed certifications as available to include (within 18 months):
  • 24-hour welding.
  • LPG Installation.
  • DOT Cylinder Filling.

Equivalency: Will consider an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with no prior experience.

About Us

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training, and technical assistance. Major TEEX competencies include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEX employee has a direct impact on Making a Difference to the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives.

We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment that empowers employees to improve themselves and their communities. Additionally, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, value work/life balance, and support employees’ education and professional development.

Benefits You Can Expect from TEEX

• Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System. TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums. Family enrollment is available.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• 12-15 paid holidays per year.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Wellness programs and release time.
• Access to online learning platforms.
• Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.
• Leadership development programs

TEEX Employer Notices Military Crosswalk Info

Applications must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Not doing so could result in an incomplete submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.