Master Utilities Maintenance Technician

**Job Title** Master Utilities Maintenance Technician **Agency** Texas A&M University **Department** Cyclotron Institute **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** College Station, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** **Glimpse of the Job**  The Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute is seeking a highly skilled Master Utilities Maintenance Technician to support the ongoing reliability and performance of facility equipment and systems. This role is responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a wide range of machinery and infrastructure. The selected candidate will play a key leadership role in ensuring maintenance activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in a manner that restores or enhances equipment reliability. The ideal candidate will possess a broad base of hands on maintenance experience across multiple disciplines, including plumbing, HVAC, automotive systems, electric, and related trades, demonstrating the versatility needed to support the Institute’s complex mechanical environment. **Salary:** Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.  **Schedule:** The selected candidate must be able to occasionally work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.  **Special Note:** Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.  **Opportunities to Contribute:**   * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on various equipment such as Cooling tower fans, tower pumps, all heat exchangers and LCW water pumps.   * Repair all water leaks in the Cyclotron and related equipment.   * Maintain cooling tower chemical balance.   * Maintain low conductivity water system chemical balance. * Perform maintenance on building air compressors and hydraulic systems.  * Install and repair copper pipes up to 4 inches long with valve as needed.  * Make recommendations to avoid equipment failures.   * Provide directions to AT’s as needed.   * Assist in preparation of cost estimates on new project installations.  **Qualifications:** * High School or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Seven years of related experience in the maintenance of equipment such as industrial power boilers, steam and/or gas turbine driven generators, or industrial or commercial chilling equipment.  * Forklift certification within 6 months of employment or when training next available through EH&S. Failure to successfully complete any of the TAMU training & development program for Master Utilities Maintenance Technicians may result in termination.  * Knowledge of mechanical diagnostic tools, which may include laser alignment and vibration data processors.  * Knowledge of root cause analyses methods.  * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.  * Occasionally hand-carry light duty equipment.   * Must be able to ascend stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and be able to lift and/or move heavy weight objects.  **A well-qualified will also possess:**   * Welding Certification. * ISA Certification Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic.  **What You Need to Do**   Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.  **Why Texas A&M University?**  Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  The Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute, a Department of Energy University Facility, is jointly supported by DOE and the State of Texas and is a major technical and educational resource for the state and the nation. At the Institute, we focus on conducting basic research, educating students in accelerator-based science and technology, and providing technical capabilities for a wide variety of applications in space science, materials science, analytical procedures and nuclear medicine. Approximately 100 Institute members – scientists, engineers, technicians, support staff, graduate students and undergraduate students – are involved in these programs. For more information, please visit our website: [https://cyclotron.tamu.edu/](https://cyclotron.tamu.edu/)     We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  * [Medical,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) [prescription drug,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) [dental,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) [vision,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) [life and AD&D,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) [flexible spending accounts](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/), [and long-term disability insurance](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  * [12-15 days](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays  * Up to [eight hours of paid sick leave](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least [eight hours of paid vacation](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month  * Automatically enrollment in the [Teacher Retirement System of Texas](https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)   * Health and Wellness: [Free exercise programs and release time](https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)  * Professional Development: All employees have access to free [LinkedIn Learning](https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  * [Educational release time and tuition assistance](https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  * [Living Well,](https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees  Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.