Student Technician I - Facilities and Construction

Job Title

Student Technician I - Facilities and Construction

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Facilities and Construction

Proposed Minimum Salary

$14.74 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

The Student Technician I will be responsible for basic preventative maintenance inspections, Facilities Condition Assessments, assistance with facilities documentation, and organizing project records. Will be asked to go to job sites to conduct fieldwork, site support, do research, and provide technical assistance. Will also do routine building inspections and help with AV issue as they arise. Must wear personal protective equipment and uniform as required. Assist full-time employees as needed in support of building maintenance and classroom set up.

This position reports to the Facilities and Construction Director.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree granting program at an accredited college or university.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Any experience in building trades, maintenance, or knowledge of Construction Science and Facilities Management.

• One year of related work experience.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

• Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions year-round, potential allergens, and elevated noise levels.

• Physical conditioning consistent with movement/lifting up to 45 lbs. of containers and equipment using assisted-lift equipment, standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, reaching, talking, hearing, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling.

• Ability to use hand tools and hand power tools.

• Ability to operate a vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Must be mechanically inclined.

• Knowledge of basic hand tools and hand power tools.

• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet applications, and presentation software applications, such as Microsoft Office programs.

• Excellent interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to actively demonstrate the TEEX Values – Safety, Teamwork, Adaptability, Respect, and Stewardship.

Equipment: 

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.

• Hand and power tools such as drills, saws, and grinders.

• Occasional use of agency vehicles.

Notifications: 

• This position is security sensitive.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.

• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving a personal or TEEX vehicle.

• This position may require up to 5% or more travel.

• Must comply with OSHA/NFPA standards.

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages: 

Facilities Maintenance and Administration – 60%

• Adheres to safety policies while working on assigned tasks within TEEX facilities.

• Utilizes a checklist to ensure proper Project Safety Analysis of TEEX facilities is completed.

• Updates Facilities Manager of any issue wit