Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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.
• These duties require operating an agency vehicle to travel from Vernon to Chillicothe and to field locations.
• Operate GPS guidance equipment and associated mechanical connections on farm equipment.
• These duties require operating an agency vehicle to travel to field locations.
• 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.
• These duties require operating an agency vehicle to travel from Vernon to Chillicothe and to field locations.
• Assist with ensuring facilities are ready for conferences, field days, and other activities.
• These duties require operating an agency vehicle to travel from Vernon to Chillicothe and to field locations.
• Assist with planting, spraying, cultivation and harvest of research plots and production fields.
• These duties require operating an agency vehicle to travel from Vernon to Chillicothe and to field locations.
• 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.

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.

• 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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.