Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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** Job Title
** Mechanical Maintenance Technician
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Research
** Department
* * Vernon
* * Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Vernon, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** About Texas A&M Agri Life
** Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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*** you
* ** can be a part of Agri Life and make a difference in the world!
** Position Information
** The Mechanical Maintenance Technician, under general supervision, identifies requirements for maintenance and servicing of facilities and field equipment.
** Responsibilities:**-Schedules maintenance and repairs of mechanical equipment, farm equipment, and motor vehicles.

-Keep maintenance and repair records of equipment.

-Operates tractors, sprayers and other farm equipment.

-Purchases supplies and equipment.

-Operates irrigation pumps and irrigation systems.

-Other duties as assigned.
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* Required Qualifications:

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* -High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
-One year of related experience.

-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:
** Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.

When you choose to
*** work
* ** for Texas A&M Agri Life, 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  addition, Texas A&M Agri Life offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
* with Texas A&M Agri Life contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
* 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
* Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
* Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
* Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M Agri Life
** Applicant Instructions
** Applications received by Texas A&M Agri Life must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a Linked In profile to prepopulate the online application.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.
If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M Agri Life has to offer you.
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