Maintenance Worker I
: Job Details :

Job TitleMaintenance Worker IAgencyTexas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartmentUvaldeProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationUvalde, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionApplicants should submit (1) a resume stating education, experience and qualifications (2) and a list of three references with contact information as attachments to the completed application. Attachments can be uploaded as one document or multiple attachments can be included.The Maintenance Worker I, under supervision, maintains buildings and equipment for assigned department.Job Duties:

• Performs preventative maintenance, repairs and service work on machinery, equipment, and fixtures including motor vehicles, farm tractors and implements
• Performs maintenance, construction, repair work and troubleshoots building repairs
• Operates machinery to include drill press, sharpeners, table saws, chain saws, lawn mowers, edgers, weed eaters, band saw, jointer, hand tools, trencher, cherry picker and other miscellaneous equipment
• Assists in moving heavy equipment and assists in special set-ups
• Assists in repairs of sidewalks, sewer lines, plumbing, building slabs, streets, and related installations
• Assists in preparing floors and occasionally replaces broken or missing tile
• Finishes and repairs furniture
• Performs inspections of operating machinery, equipment, utility systems, and building accessories and appliances to ensure proper maintenance and repair
• Monitors heating and cooling systems for proper operation/correct temperatures and changes filters
• Assists in planning and/or supervision of major repair projects
• Performs welding in heating, cutting and brazing of ferrous non-ferrous metals with acetylene electrical equipment
• Assists in troubleshooting, repairs, fabrications and performs routine maintenance on technical equipment
• Assists farm, shop, research projects and administrative support staff
• Cleans shop and maintains a clean and organized work, office and storage area at all times
• Assists in keeping records and ordering parts
• Operates backhoe, front end loader, tractors and hooks up and pulls trailers, requires operating an agency vehicle.
• Works indoors and outdoors in cold or hot climates as required which includes walking, the ability to lift or move heavy objects up to 50 pounds, stretching, pulling and pushing
• Other job related duties as deemed necessary

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One year of related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to operate heavy equipment including backhoe, tractors, pulling/moving trailers

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends

For additional information contact Randy Cox by email at ...@ag.tamu.edu or by phone at 915-###-####. All inquiries are confidential.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.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.