Job Details
Posting Number: 2026633
Posting/Functional Title: Plant Mechanic I
University Pay Plan Title: Plant Mechanic I
Location: San Marcos
Department: Facilities Services
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Funding Source: Permanent
Monthly Salary: $4,002.00 - $4,214.96
Job Category: Non-Exempt
Required Qualifications
- Understanding of basic mechanical concepts of rotating equipment, chillers, boilers, and generators for proper functioning and repair.
Familiarity with chemical safety practices and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).Knowledge of standard safety practices, including the use of respiratory equipment.Ability to work effectively as a team member and interact courteously with others.Experience using large hand tools, pipe fitting, seals, filters, and lubricants.Ability to complete computer-based time sheets, record data, read and write work orders, follow standard operating procedures, and use specialized measuring devices.Preferred Qualifications
- Possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification.
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
- Proficiency in using AiM Integrated Work Management System.
Job Description
Responsible for the maintenance of all equipment associated with the production of steam, chilled water, and electricity.
Job Duties
- Conduct mechanical equipment, piping and valve preventive maintenance tasks and document.
- Inspect multiple 550-ton to 2,500-ton chillers.
- Maintain plant air compressor and dryers for instrument air in plant.
- Inspect and lubricate large vertical, horizontal, and centrifugal split case pumps and motors.
- Inspect, clean cooling tower fans, gearboxes, piping, valves, and basins in cooling towers.
- Complete and close out work orders.
- Inspect and service multiple boilers up to 50,000 pounds per hour steam.
- Assist and service emergency generators on campus as needed.
- Inspect and maintain sand filters, reverse osmosis units, and water softeners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information to Applicants
Monthly, the applicant will be required to be on-call outside of regular working hours and must also be available to work extended hours for special events or to meet critical project deadlines.
Job Open Date: 06/30/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM
Posting Notices: Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.
