Plant Mechanic
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
202600205S
Title:Plant Mechanic
FLSA status:Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary:This position is a pay grade 3. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
Skilled Craft
Department:Facilities Management - Facilities Services
Division:Division of Finance and Operations
Open Date:07/13/2026
Open Until Filled:Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement:High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Prefer technical/vocational training related to job duties. Four years of mechanical systems experience or experience in a related field. Experience in HVAC is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position:Provides skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of Plant Mechanical Equipment.
Primary Responsibilities:Maintains, operates, repairs, and replaces mechanical equipment. Repairs and replaces motors, pumps, pulleys, couplings and equipment. Provides maintenance on bearings, shafts, Air Handling Units (AHU), brackets and belts. Repairs, replace and clean a/c coils units. Inspects and trouble shoots various mechanical units, such as chillers, boilers etc. Flushes and acid treat coils on large air conditioning (a/c) units. Lubricates and inspects wear of various units or equipment. Replaces and repairs exhaust fan motors and blades. Performs cooling tower repairs. Assists Water Treatment Technician. Cleans boilers and tower units. Changes oil in a/c units and cooling towers. Repacks pumps. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications:Mechanical equipment‑various types. Fans, motors, air condition pumps, chillers, boilers, and related H.V.A.C. equipment. Skilled in repair and replacement of mechanical equipment, both inside and outside. Good mechanical ability required. Will be required to be on call 24 hours a day seven days a week on a rotational basis as needed by department.
Position requires driving and operating a university vehicle, therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the University’s insurance carrier is required.
Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy.
Full Time
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47831
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Member The Texas State University System
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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