Plant Mechanic II

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Plant Mechanic II

Posting Number: 2026522

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, 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, and work safely in confined spaces.
• Possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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:

• Inspect repair and lubrication of pumps and motors at thermal plants.
• Troubleshoot, repair boilers and heat exchangers. Up to 50,000 pounds.
• Inspect and service emergency generators on campus.
• Inspect cooling tower fans, vibration switches and support structure. Change oil in gear boxes as needed.
• 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 repairs as necessary.
• Troubleshoot steam regulators and steam traps.
• Inspect service and repair all associated equipment within a thermal plant.
• 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: 05/08/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: No

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.