Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Title Mechanical Maintenance Technician Agency Job Location Vernon, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain and repair infrastructure of buildings, barns, facilities, and other relative applications while working closely with the Maintenance Foreman. These duties require operating an agency vehicle to travel from Vernon to Chillicothe and to field locations. 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. May require operating an agency vehicle to pick up 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. Required Qualifications 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. Other Requirements Ability to lift heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force. What You Need to Know Salary Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position. Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife? When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents. In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following: 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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife About Texas A&M University System The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. Equal Opportunity Statements Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. Security and Background Check 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr