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UT Southwestern

Mechanic I, Utilities

UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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SUMMARY UT Southwestern is actively seeking an experienced and skilled

Mechanic I

to join our

Utilities

team. We are looking for someone with at least two years of semi-skilled mechanic experience. Preferred skills include mechanical and electrical knowledge, hand and power tools skills, welding, soldering, plumbing‑pipe fitting skills, welding or electrical certifications, and experience with pumps, rotating equipment, or steam systems.

As a Mechanic I, you will perform semi‑skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance work within a power plant and chilling station environment. Working under close supervision, this role assists with the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of plant equipment, utility systems, chilling station, and distribution systems. Duties include supporting trade personnel, completing basic corrective tasks, maintaining repair records, identifying safety hazards, and keeping equipment and work areas clean.

Work Location Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.

***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE ON UPDATED RESUME WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***

BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare‑no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required

Education

High School Diploma or vocational school. or

Experience

2 years semi‑skilled level experience.

JOB DUTIES

Assists in installation, maintenance and repair of plant equipment or utility systems.

Performs preventive or corrective maintenance tasks incidental to operation of mechanical, electrical or utility tunnel distribution systems in accordance with established procedures.

Maintains records of equipment repair.

Works in conjunction with trades or craft personnel in support of systems within power plant, chilling stations, utility tunnels or other underground utilities.

May complete work orders using automated maintenance program systems.

Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies.

Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas.

Identifies and reports safety hazards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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