What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Maintenance Technician position at Texas A&M AgriLife?
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 AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Texas A&M AgriLife 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 AgriLife 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 AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, under general supervision, performs scheduled maintenance work, restoration, renovation and improvements of facilities at the
AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Vernon
. In addition, identifies facility and equipment maintenance requirements. Completes maintenance of vehicles, farm equipment, irrigation systems, facilities, and infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Identifies facility and equipment maintenance requirements.
- Completes maintenance of vehicles, farm equipment, irrigation systems, facilities, and infrastructure.
- Maintain and repair infrastructure of buildings, barns, facilities, and other relative applications while working closely with the Maintenance Foreman.
- 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.
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- 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 or move heavy objects.
- Ability to exert heavy force.
What You Need to Know
Salary: This position is hourly paid. Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, 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 AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit packing including the following:
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurancewith Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and 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 AgriLife
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife 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 LinkedIn 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.
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