Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Mechanical Maintenance Technician Agency

Vernon, Texas

Staff

About Texas A&M Agri Life

Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service Texas A&M Agri Life 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 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.

to learn more about how you can be a part of Agri Life and make a difference in the world!

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.

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.

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.

Ability to lift heavy objects.

Ability to exert heavy force.

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 constituents. In addition, Texas A&M Agri Life offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance 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

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…