Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Texas A&M • Vernon, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician, under general supervision, performs scheduled maintenance work restoration, renovation and improvements of facilities. Responsible for administrative machinery and equipment repair and maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to exert heavy force.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair infrastructure of buildings, barns, facilities, and other relative applications while working closely with the Maintenance Foreman.
• Install, operate, replace, repair, and excavate irrigation system components at research sites.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties.
• Operate GPS guidance equipment and associated mechanical connections on farm equipment.
• Purchases supplies and equipment.
• Schedules maintenance and repairs of mechanical equipment, farm equipment, and vehicles.
• Assist with ensuring facilities are ready for conferences, field days, and other activities.
• Assist with planting, spraying, cultivation and harvest of research plots and production fields.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED