Mechanical Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician performs scheduled maintenance, repairs, and improvements of facilities and equipment for Texas A&M Agrilife Research. The role involves travel between Vernon, Chillicothe, and field locations to support research and production activities.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and repair buildings, barns, and related infrastructure while coordinating with the Maintenance Foreman.
• Install, operate, replace, repair, and excavate irrigation system components at research sites.
• Perform grounds maintenance and operate GPS guidance equipment on farm machinery.
• Purchase supplies and equipment, and schedule maintenance for mechanical and farm equipment.
• Assist with facility preparation for conferences, field days, and other events.
• Support planting, spraying, cultivation, and harvest of research plots and production fields.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; one year of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate agency vehicles for travel.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Physical capability to lift heavy objects and exert heavy force.

Required skills

• Operation of GPS guidance equipment on farm machinery.
• Installation and maintenance of irrigation system components.
• Repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment and vehicles.

What we offer

• Commensurate hourly compensation based on qualifications.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance with employer contributions.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee wellness initiatives.