"Steam & WW Ops Mechanic II"

Job Details

Location: San Marcos, TX

Posting Number: 2026182

Department: Utility Operations

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,901.00 - $4,315.00

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Experience operating and maintaining steam, chilled water, and condensate systems, including steam-powered equipment and pipe fitting.
• Familiar with TCEQ regulatory requirements for water production and sampling procedures.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems, managing priorities, and resolving operational issues.
• Skilled in using measuring tools, reading schematics, operating mechanical equipment, and maintaining electronic work logs.
• Capable of working in strenuous conditions, training junior staff, and interacting effectively with others.
• Must be able to obtain TCEQ Class “C” Water License within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working within a Public Water System.
• Current TCEQ Class “C” Water Operator License

Job Description:

The Steam & WW Ops Mechanic II is responsible for operating and maintaining all steam, condensate and potable water systems and associated equipment.

Job Duties:

• Install new chilled water, steam, and condensate piping systems and all associated equipment and repair existing systems and equipment.
• Check University and Freeman Ranch water well.
• Conduct maintenance on ground storage tank and elevated storage tank.
• Collect water samples for bacteriological testing.
• Repair pumps and motors.
• Check chlorine residual and water softeners around campus.
• Check steam equipment and hot water generator in cafeterias and dormitories.
• Check for hardness in condensate water.
• Take lead and copper water samples for testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

The selected candidate will participate in a monthly on-call rotation outside standard working hours and may occasionally work extended hours to support special events, emergency responses, or critical projects. A TCEQ Class “C” Water Operator License must be obtained within one year of employment.

Job Open Date: 12/08/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours: 8:00AM - 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/55244

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55244 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.