Plant Mechanic

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition 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.

Occupational Category 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 Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47831

EEO Statement

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.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume

Screening Questions

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• • How did you learn about this position?

• The Chronicle of Higher Education

• TWC - Work in Texas

• Inside Higher Ed

• Higher Ed Jobs

• HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

• SHSU Website

• SHSU Employee

• Other

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• • How many years of semi-skilled crafts/maintenance experience, as outlined in the position description, do you have?

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