Equipment, Mechanic and Shop Manager

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• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer).
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SUMMARY:

The Equipment Mechanic and Shop Manager at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) is responsible for performing daily operations related to the University Animal Science Farm. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence research innovation and student success. With over 140 degree programs a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio and nationally ranked online and graduate programs ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community cutting-edge research opportunities and outstanding resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Equipment and facility operation and maintenance:

• • Trains and supervises student employees in the maintenance and use of all farm machinery equipment and vehicles.

  • Prepares fields for crops maintains farm and pastureland for production including fertilizing and herbicide applications.

  • Harvests forage including cutting and baling hay to feed all farm animals through the winter.

  • Maintains hay equipment and tool inventory.

  • Maintains and services all farm equipment vehicles barns and facilities. Includes welding carpentry minor plumbing and mechanic work. Replaces and maintains fences gates barns hay racks feed troughs etc. when necessary.

  • Schedules performs and documents services on all equipment and vehicles.

  • Maintains a clean shop and workplace.

• General knowledge and troubleshooting of diesel/gas engines and mechanic skills.

• Assists students and professors with class projects farm tours and agricultural related competitions.

• Transports animals to and from sale facilities.

• Ability to obtain pesticide license.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Four (4) years of related experience with farm machinery and equipment. Mechanical skills necessary.

• Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team. Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends when necessary including holidays.

• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Valid drivers license.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

• Other Requirements: None

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

Undergraduate degree with emphasis in Animal Agriculture. Class A Drivers license.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

Student workers

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPETENCY:

Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure which may include communications systems computer networks and systems cybersecurity systems electrical grid hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.

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.