Plant Maintenance Mechanic I

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

54d•$55,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are “the power behind UT”. Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin. We have more than 170 employees in five divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology; Finance and Administrative Services; and Engineering and Technical Services. We are seeking candidates who share the following core values: Safety: Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community. Respect: Treating everyone with fairness and dignity. Integrity: Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships. Reliability: Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services. Teamwork: Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge. Excellence: Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship. As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university. We strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives – and we look forward to hearing from you! Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management. Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of Campus Operations staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has earning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities. Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards Security sensitive; three-year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks. Purpose To develop journey-level skills through training on skilled work within the specific trade assignment. Responsible for learning skills in the operation, maintenance and repair of the trade assignment, and to perform such work to the limit of their experience.

Requirements

Diploma (High School) or GED.
Two years of experience in skilled level repair and maintenance of electrical, industrial, mechanical or utility distribution equipment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate good communication skills.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Commercial Driving License (CDL).
Ability to work well within a team environment.
Ability to operate a backhoe, bobcat and other shop equipment.
Five years of experience in skilled water meter repairs and testing.
Five years of experience in skilled pump repairs and maintenance.
Experience troubleshooting basic electrical motor control components.

Responsibilities

Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing, steam and pump and metering related utility systems.
Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
Clean shop areas and maintain shop equipment and vehicles.
Inform appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies and take appropriate action as needed.
Work in conjunction with trades or craft personnel in support of systems within power plant, chilling stations, utility tunnels or other underground utilities.
Perform preventative or corrective maintenance tasks incidental to the operation of mechanical, tunnel and other plumbing related distribution systems in accordance with established procedures.
Maintain records of equipment repair and inventories.
May complete work orders using automated maintenance program systems.
Perform other related functions as assigned.
Perform work in accordance with normal trade practices to pass inspection for conformity to standards, quality and quantity by journey-level employees or supervisors.
Attend staff meetings, safety training and meetings.
Attend job related training and complete assigned training modules.
Training certification required within 18 months.
Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personnel protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents to appropriate personnel.
Carry a UT-provided cell phone during work hours and respond to calls received.
Drive a UT vehicle and maintain an acceptable driving record required by UT System Policy UTS157.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card