Plant Mechanic

Requisition

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Plant Mechanic

Non-Exempt

This position is a pay grade
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Skilled Craft

Facilities Management - Facilities Services

Division of Finance and Operations

07/13/2026

Yes

High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Prefer technical/vocational training related to job duties. Four years of mechanical systems experience or experience in a related field. Experience in HVAC is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Provides skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of Plant Mechanical Equipment.

Maintains, operates, repairs, and replaces mechanical equipment. Repairs and replaces motors, pumps, pulleys, couplings and equipment. Provides maintenance on bearings, shafts, Air Handling Units (AHU), brackets and belts. Repairs, replace and clean a/c coils units. Inspects and trouble shoots various mechanical units, such as chillers, boilers etc. Flushes and acid treat coils on large air conditioning (a/c) units. Lubricates and inspects wear of various units or equipment.

Replaces and repairs exhaust fan motors and blades. Performs cooling tower repairs. Assists Water Treatment Technician. Cleans boilers and tower units. Changes oil in a/c units and cooling towers. Repacks pumps. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Mechanical equipment‑various types. Fans, motors, air condition pumps, chillers, boilers, and related H.V.A.C. equipment. Skilled in repair and replacement of mechanical equipment, both inside and outside. Good mechanical ability required. Will be required to be on call 24 hours a day seven days a week on a rotational basis as needed by department.

Position requires driving and operating a university vehicle, therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the University’s insurance carrier is required.

Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy.

Full Time

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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