"Plant Mechanic II"

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Plant Mechanic II

Posting Number: 2026285

Location: San Marcos

Department: Utility Operations

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $4,369.00 - $4,600.00

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems such as chillers, boilers, pumps, motors, piping, and HVAC equipment.
• Familiar with pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and 3-phase (480V) control systems, energy-saving methods, and water treatment.
• Basic understanding of power generation, general engine maintenance, and safety standards like NFPA 110 and SDS.
• Ability to use computer systems for work orders, timecards, and HMI panels.
• Can read technical manuals, take measurements, and work safely in confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification.
• Experience working in higher education or government.
• Experience using AiM IWMS by Assetworks.

Job Description:

The Plant Mechanic II is responsible for the inspection, repair and troubleshooting mechanical equipment in the Central, East, West, and South thermal plants along with various satellite areas of responsibility.

Job Duties:

• Oversee the inspection repair and lubrication of pumps, and motors at Plants.
• Troubleshoot, repair boilers and heat exchangers. Up to 50,000 pounds.
• Inspect and service forty emergency generators on campus.
• Change the oil in cooling tower fans, inspect tower fans, gear boxes and support structure.
• Troubleshoot, repair, service 550-to-2500-ton Centrifugal chillers in all plants.
• Service and maintain sand filters, reverse osmosis units and water softeners.
• Troubleshoot and service all air compressors and air dryers make repair, as necessary.
• Inspect Condensate and DA Tanks.
• Troubleshoot steam regulators and steam traps.
• 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: 01/29/2026

Job Close Date:

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.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55857

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55857 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.