Plant Maintenance Mechanic II

7 days ago

Austin, Texas, United States The University of Texas at Austin Full time

Job Posting Title:
Plant Maintenance Mechanic II-Hiring Department:Utilities and Energy Management-Position Open To:All Applicants-Weekly Scheduled Hours:40

  • FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt-Earliest Start Date:Dec 22,

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

  • Location:

AUSTIN, TX-Job Details:General NotesWho We AreWe are "the power behind UT".Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin).

We have more than 190 employees in five divisions:
Electrical Distribution and Elevator Services, Energy Management and Strategic Programs, Mechanical Distribution, Operations, and Support Services.

Who We Are Looking ForWe are seeking candidates who share the following core values:

Safety:
Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community

Respect:
Treating everyone with fairness and dignity

Integrity:
Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships

Reliability:
Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services

Teamwork:
Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge

Excellence:
Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.
You will be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research.

Your work will make a difference in the lives of University students, faculty, and staff, thereby enhancing the experience of being a member of one of the premier institutions in the world.

If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

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 8% 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.

For more details, please see:
and

Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.
Security sensitive; three-year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. The hiring decision is contingent upon the applicant clearing checks.

Applicant required to successfully complete physical abilities testing to lift/carry 78 lbs, pull 125 lbs, lift two-45 lbs of weight up a ladder, kneel work in confined spaces, and other tasks.

PurposeThe purpose of this position is to install, maintain and repair recovered water and condensate pumping systems on the university campus as well as testing and repairing water and condensate meters.

Responsibilities
Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing, steam and pump, and metering related utility systems.
Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas. Clean shop areas and maintain shop equipment and vehicles. Inform appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies and take appropriate action as needed.

Work in conjunction with trades or craft personnel in support of systems within the power plants, chilling stations, utility tunnels, or other underground utilities.

Perform preventative or corrective maintenance tasks incidental to the operation of the mechanical, tunnel, and other plumbing related distribution systems in accordance with established procedures.

Maintain records of equipment repair and inventories. May complete work orders using automated maintenance program systems.

Required QualificationsHigh school graduation or GED. Three years of experience in skilled-level repair and maintenance of electrical, industrial, mechanical, or utility distribution equipment.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred QualificationsDemonstrate good communication skills. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Commercial Driving License (CDL). Ability to work well within a team environment. Ability to operate a backhoe, bobcat, and other shop equipment. Five years of experience in skilled water meter repairs and testing. Five years of experience in skilled pump repairs and maintenance. Experience troubleshooting basic electrical motor control components. Driving RequiredThis job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence.

If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range$60,000Working ConditionsEnvironmental Demands
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work in all weather conditions
May work in extreme temperatures
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Climbing of ladders
Lifting and moving

Additional Working Conditions
May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.
May be required to lift up to 50lbs. Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
May be required to perform elevated work. Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
May be required to operate forklifts, personnel lifts and cranes. Operate other job related equipment.
Participate in on-call program.

Work Shift40 Hour Work Week Schedule; 8 hours per day; Monday-Friday 06:30 AM - 03:00 PM. May work four ten-hour shifts, nine-eighty shifts, or alternate work schedule.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest


Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.

Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:

As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.


Employment Eligibility:


Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length

Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position

Equal Opportunity Employer:


The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


Pay Transparency:


The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.


Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.

You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

  • E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.

The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

  • Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.

Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.

You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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