Job Title
Mechanical Maintenance TechnicianAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
VernonProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Vernon, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
The Mechanical Maintenance Technician, under general supervision, identifies requirements for maintenance and servicing of facilities and field equipment.
Responsibilities:
-Schedules maintenance and repairs of mechanical equipment, farm equipment, and motor vehicles.
-Keep maintenance and repair records of equipment.
-Operates tractors, sprayers and other farm equipment.
-Purchases supplies and equipment.
-Operates irrigation pumps and irrigation systems.
-Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
-High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-One year of related experience.
-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
-Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Other Requirements:
-Ability to lift heavy objects.
-Ability to exert heavy force.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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