Transportation Maintenance Technician

Job TitleTransportation Maintenance Technician Agency Texas A&M University Department Transportation Services Proposed Minimum Salary$17.35 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Our Commitment 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. Who We Are Transportation Services is an empowered team of professionals dedicated to providing efficient, dynamic and innovative fleet, parking and transit services to the community. We support the teaching, research and public service mission of Texas A&M University, with focus on customer service and communication. For more information about us, visit our website: http://transport.tamu.edu What We Want The Transportation Maintenance Technician is responsible for the production and deployment of signs, barricades and other devices used for traffic and pedestrian notification and control, as well as performing basic parking structure repairs. Assists in the support of special events. What You Need To Know Starting Pay: $17.35 A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: High school graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience. One year of experience in painting and other construction trades, traffic control or barricade/sign production and deployment. Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Required Licenses and Certifications: Valid Drivers License (Class C) or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. Preferred Experience: Work experience emphasizing sign production, deployment and maintenance. Experience in painting parking structures or striping parking lots. Experience moving or backing up trailers. Preferred Licenses and Certifications: Certification or license in one or more of the mechanical/electrical trades. Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of the TAMU (College Station) campus and familiarity with traffic control. Job Responsibilities Signage - Assists with assembling vinyl signage and installing parking lot, garage, informational and way finding signage. Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, metal hydraulic shearing equipment and other metalworking tools to repair or fabricate signs. Requires use of a University vehicle. Special Events- Assists with periodic, labor-intensive special event functions such as football game support as needed. Includes placing and recovering signs, traffic devices or other equipment used to control vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Requires use of a University vehicle. Parking Maintenance- Responsible for general maintenance and repair of parking-related equipment. Periodically assists with painting/striping parking lots and parking structures as assigned, which may include pressure washing, grinding, sand blasting, laying out stripes or markings, painting, applying thermo-lay traffic markings, cleaning of painting tools, painting structures, repairing woodwork, and minor welding. Observant of areas and items that require attention/repair such as signage, barricades, painting, as well as other opportunities across campus. Requires use of a University vehicle. Security and Safety- Promotes security of vehicles, parking structures, and safety to assure that the unit follows policies and procedures. Other Requirements or Other Factors Required to work overtime, weekends, occasional holidays and all home football games. Ability to work in any type of weather conditions and be able to walk a long distance to move around a large campus environment. Ability to lift or move moderate to heavy weight on a regular basis. Why Texas A&M University? 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. Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Instructions to Applicants: 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 pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff. The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special. From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here! Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154. Useful Links: Benefit Programs Retirement Employee Discount Program Flexible Spending Accounts University Holidays Legal Statements New Employee Onboarding Prospective Employees Safety and Security Notices Training and Development USERRA Nondiscrimination Notice