WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern is actively seeking an experienced and skilled Mechanic I to join our Utilities team. We are looking for someone with at least two years of semi-skilled mechanic experience. Preferred skills include mechanical and electrical knowledge, hand and power tools skills, welding, soldering, plumbing-pipe fitting skills, welding or electrical certifications, and experience with pumps, rotating equipment, or steam systems.

As a Mechanic I, you will perform semi-skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance work within a power plant and chilling station environment. Working under close supervision, this role assists with the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of plant equipment, utility systems, chilling station, and distribution systems. Duties include supporting trade personnel, completing basic corrective tasks, maintaining repair records, identifying safety hazards, and keeping equipment and work areas clean.

Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.

Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with on-call availability for emergency repairs.

***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE ON UPDATED RESUME WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or vocational school. or 
   

• Experience
  2 years semi-skilled level experience. 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Assists in installation, maintenance and repair of plant equipment or utility systems.
• Performs preventive or corrective maintenance tasks incidental to operation of mechanical, electrical or utility tunnel distribution systems in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains records of equipment repair.
• Works in conjunction with trades or craft personnel in support of systems within power plant, chilling stations, utility tunnels or other underground utilities.
• May complete work orders using automated maintenance program systems.
• Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas.
• Identifies and reports safety hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.