The University of Texas at Austin · 4 months ago
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
AUSTIN, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their Facilities Services team. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostic testing, and repairs of building systems and components to ensure operational excellence and enhance the student experience.
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Responsibilities
Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs of mechanical systems to include pumps, fans, compressors, and specialty equipment. Acquires field data from equipment, tags, and applies equipment labels
Acquires parts and maintains appropriate stock of material and supplies
Assists electricians, plumbers, refrigeration mechanics, carpenters, and others as needed to meet shop goals and objectives
Performs basic electrical tasks, such as the replacement of lamps and ballasts
Utilizes precision instruments to determine flow rates, pressure drop, etc. to insure proper alignment, installation, and operation of belts, chains, couplings, bearings, and other drive components
Reads blueprints, works from specifications, and follows instructions both written and oral. Performs daily written explanations on work orders to document work done and to describe equipment problems
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or GED
Two years of experience in applicable maintenance or construction trade
Demonstrate excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
Preferred
Associate Degree
Graduation from technical or vocational trade school
More than three years experience in applicable maintenance or construction trade
Experience using diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, power quality meters, accelerometers, etc
Experience at the University of Texas or in a university setting
Experience in more than one craft or trade
Working knowledge of computerized systems
Ability to read and understand technical manuals and blueprints related to trade
Ability to write reports summarizing work activities
Demonstrated stable work history
Successful completion of the Leader Development Program
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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