UT Health Austin
Plant Maintenance Mechanic II
Utilities and Energy Management 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). We have more than 190 employees in five divisions: Electrical Distribution and Elevator Services, Energy Management and Strategic Programs, Mechanical Distribution, Operations, and Support Services. We are looking for candidates who share the following core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. 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. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: competitive health benefits, 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 employer matching funds, additional voluntary retirement programs, 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, and 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. Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management. Purpose
To perform skilled work in an electrical generation, mechanical and electrical utility, and chilling station environment. Responsibilities
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. Maintains 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. Perform other related functions as assigned. Attends staff meetings. Attends safety training and meetings. Complete plant operation and maintenance training courses. Training certification required within 18 months. May report to the PRC Campus. Required Qualifications
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. Experience maintaining power plant or similar industrial/utility equipment. Journey level experience in industrial insulation, including fabrication of insulating blankets, thermal insulation, and asbestos handling and abatement. Welding certification in accordance with ASME and industry codes. Experience as a machinist including fabricating, modifying, and repairing pump, turbine, and boiler parts. Experience in a university plant or utility environment. Experience in using a work order system. Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment. Demonstrated effective teamwork and interpersonal communication skills. 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:
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 Physical Tasks:
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Climbing of stairs Climbing of ladders Lifting and moving Additional Working Conditions:
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. Work Shift
40 hours a week, Monday - Friday 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM. Required Materials
Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest 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.
Utilities and Energy Management 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). We have more than 190 employees in five divisions: Electrical Distribution and Elevator Services, Energy Management and Strategic Programs, Mechanical Distribution, Operations, and Support Services. We are looking for candidates who share the following core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. 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. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: competitive health benefits, 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 employer matching funds, additional voluntary retirement programs, 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, and 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. Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management. Purpose
To perform skilled work in an electrical generation, mechanical and electrical utility, and chilling station environment. Responsibilities
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. Maintains 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. Perform other related functions as assigned. Attends staff meetings. Attends safety training and meetings. Complete plant operation and maintenance training courses. Training certification required within 18 months. May report to the PRC Campus. Required Qualifications
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. Experience maintaining power plant or similar industrial/utility equipment. Journey level experience in industrial insulation, including fabrication of insulating blankets, thermal insulation, and asbestos handling and abatement. Welding certification in accordance with ASME and industry codes. Experience as a machinist including fabricating, modifying, and repairing pump, turbine, and boiler parts. Experience in a university plant or utility environment. Experience in using a work order system. Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment. Demonstrated effective teamwork and interpersonal communication skills. 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:
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 Physical Tasks:
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Climbing of stairs Climbing of ladders Lifting and moving Additional Working Conditions:
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. Work Shift
40 hours a week, Monday - Friday 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM. Required Materials
Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest 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.