- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%).
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options.
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds.
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b).
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
- Tuition assistance.
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets.
- Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card.
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card.
- For more details, please see: and
- Installs, maintains, and repairs plant equipment and utility systems. Assists in performing periodic inspections of major mechanical and electrical equipment and chilled water systems. Installation includes welding in accordance with ASME and AWS standards. Accuracy in all phases of work performed.
- Performs preventive or corrective maintenance tasks incidental to the operation of mechanical, electrical or utility tunnel distribution systems in accordance with established procedures. Remove, fabricate, and install insulation systems in accordance with established specifications. Remove ACM-containing materials in accordance with all rules and regulations. Wears respiratory protection as required by task. May be required to work around hazardous materials with appropriate controls.
- Maintains records of equipment repair. Works in conjunction with trades or utility personnel in support of systems within power plant, chilling stations, utility tunnels or other underground utilities. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies as related to equipment and corrects as necessary. Completes work orders as required using automated systems
- Cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas. Identifies, reports, and corrects safety hazards. Updates procedures as necessary. Drives UT vehicle. Maintain acceptable driving record required by UT Systems Policy UTS157. Follows all University and Utilities safety policies. Adheres to the rules of the Utilities Employee Policy Manual.
- Operates cranes, forklifts, and personnel lifts. Inspect, erect, utilize, and break down scaffolding as necessary in support of plant maintenance and operational duties. Performs elevated work and work in confined spaces. Required to carry UT-provided cell phone during work hours and on-call hours
- Attends job-related training and complete training modules
- Paints plant equipment in accordance with equipment manufacturers recommendations or procedures
- Other related functions as assigned.
- Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
- May work in all weather conditions
- May work in extreme temperatures
- May work around chemical fumes
- May work around standard office conditions
- May work around biohazards
- May work around chemicals
- May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- Climbing of stairs
- Climbing of ladders
- Lifting and moving
- May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.
- May be required to lift up to 50lbs. Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
- Operate job related equipment. May be required to operate forklifts, personnel lifts and cranes.
- May be required to perform elevated work. Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
- Participate in on-call program.
- 40 Hour Work Schedule; Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
- E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
- E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Plant Maintenance Mechanic II - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin
Description
Job Posting Title:
Plant Maintenance Mechanic II
* Hiring Department:Utilities and Energy Management
* Position Open To:All Applicants
* Weekly Scheduled Hours:40
* FLSA Status:To Be Determined at Offer
* Earliest Start Date:Ongoing
* Position Duration:Expected to Continue
* Location:AUSTIN, TX
* Job Details:General Notes
Who We Are
We are "the power behind UT".
Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin).
Electrical Distribution and Elevator Services, Energy Management and Strategic Programs, Mechanical Distribution, Operations, and Support Services.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking candidates who share the following core values:
Safety:
Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community.
Respect:
Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.
Integrity:
Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships.
Reliability:
Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services.
Teamwork:
Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of knowledge.
Excellence:
Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.
You will be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research.
Your work will make a difference in the lives of University students, faculty, and staff, thereby enhancing the experience of being a member of one of the premier institutions in the world.
If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin.
Security Sensitive; 3-Yr driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks. May work 4-10, 9-80, or alternate work schedule.
Applicant required to successfully complete testing to lift/carry 78 lbs, pull 125 lbs, lift 2-45 lbs weights up a ladder, kneeling work in confined spaces, and other tasks.
PurposeTo perform skilled work in an electrical generation, mechanical and electrical utility, and chilling station environment.
Responsibilities
High school graduation or GED. Three years of experience in skilled level repair and maintenance of electrical, industrial, mechanical or utility distribution equipment.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
More than three years of related skilled level experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial plant mechanical, electrical or industrial equipment or utility distribution systems.
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.
If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range$60,000
Working Conditions
Environmental Demands:
Physical Tasks:
Additional Working Conditions:
Required Materials
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.
Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.
Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.
If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.
This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above* Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
* Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
* Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
* Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
* Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
* Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
* E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.
The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.
You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
