Electrical/Mechanical Technician - LTTS (TSA V)

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

1d•$63,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provide mechanical and technical support at the Lake Travis Test Station. Perform journey-level work in a particular trade or area of expertise to maintain, repair, operate, fabricate, and install university facilities and equipment. The role also involves helping resolve work-related problems at job sites, estimating time and materials for time-sensitive projects, ordering materials, inspecting completed work, reporting project status to a supervisor, and operating vessels and boats as needed. Work is performed under established safety procedures and may involve standard office conditions as well as shop, construction-site, and outdoor environments. Hazards and conditions may include mechanical and electrical hazards, high-pressure and high-speed equipment, confined spaces, noise, fumes, heights, dust, inclement weather, and extreme temperatures. The position requires lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, repetitive keyboard use, and manual dexterity. Some weekend, evening, and holiday work and possible interstate or intrastate travel are required. A Class C operator's driver's license is required; the selected applicant must provide a current three-year driving record and, if not already a Texas resident, obtain a Texas driver's license within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Seven years of skilled construction and maintenance of equipment related to the position.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of shop tools and materials related to the specific job performed.
Comfort working around water, including boater safety training and vessel operations.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and take initiative.
Alertness and careful attention.
Ability to work with little to no supervision.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Class C operator's driver's license; provide a current three-year driving record. Applicants who are not Texas residents must obtain a Texas driver's license within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or management experience.
Strong electrical aptitude.
Automotive or marine mechanical and electrical knowledge.
Experience using diagnostic tooling to troubleshoot and repair associated equipment and hardware.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
Proficiency in computer software.
Ability to solder well.
Journey-level experience in carpentry, welding, plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, metal building fabrication, or painting.

Responsibilities

Provide journey-level skills in trades required for maintenance, repair, and operation of university facilities and equipment.
Fabricate, install, operate, and perform routine or emergency maintenance and repair of university facilities.
Perform journey-level work in an assigned area of expertise.
Assist workers in resolving job-site work problems, including preparing time and material estimates for time-sensitive projects.
Order job-related materials as required.
Inspect finished work for conformity to specifications and standards.
Report and coordinate project status with the supervisor.
Operate vessels and boats as needed.