PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV9155
Working TitlePREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Number of Vacancies1
LocationEdinburg, Texas
DepartmentCampus Facilities Operations
FTE1.0
FLSANon-Exempt
Scope of Job
To provide journeyman level skills performing maintenance and repair in the areas of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Description of Duties
• Performs preventative maintenance on designated buildings, which includes installing, repairing, and maintaining equipment in the areas of lighting, plumbing, and some mechanical systems.
• Responds to trouble calls in assigned buildings and throughout campus as needed.
• Ensures that all assigned equipment and devices are functioning properly in designated buildings by replacing parts as needed and cleaning/replacing based established schedule or need.
• Disposes of all items to be discarded per established Environmental Health and Safety procedures.
• Performs daily inspections of interior lighting, equipment, and belts for various pieces of mechanical equipment in the designated buildings and replaces/repairs as needed.
• Inspects condition of mechanical equipment and replace as needed.
• Assists other maintenance personnel, when required.
• Maintains and cleans mechanical rooms as needed and services the room’s floor drains.
• Maintains and cleans elevators and shafts.
• Replaces worn components in designated equipment before mechanical breakdown occurs.
• May serves as a backup for Preventive Maintenance Leader along with campus police and Environmental Health and Safety staff to elevator issues/malfunctions including entrapment.
• May be responsible for executing a series of steps to reset elevators to their normal operating condition and to make service calls to Elevator Company as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Supervises assigned staff.
Required Education
10th Grade or equivalent. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Preferred Education
Vocational School training in one or more of the building trades.
Licenses/Certifications
As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).
Required Experience
Two (2) years of skilled/journeyman-level experience in any trade profession.
Preferred Experience
N/A
Equipment
Skilled use of the tools of the trade.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Accuracy in the tools and techniques of the trade.
Other
Exposure to outside environments, hot, dry, wet, cold; some work in restricted spaces, exposure to dust, some duties and working conditions may create bodily strain and discomfort. Duties may involve the lifting and moving of heavy objects, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching, and other activities requiring physical exertion. Danger of falls, chemicals, mechanical, electrical shock and burns, and hazards and conditions inherent to the trade or assignment.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date09/17/2026
Grant Funded PositionNo
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
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Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you a current UTRGV employee?
Yes
No
- Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Please select your highest level of completed education.
6th grade education
10th grade education
High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
Masters Degree from an accredited university
Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
None of the above
- Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
- Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
Less than 1 year
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2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
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10 years
Over 10 years
- Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document
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