Southwestern University has an immediate opening for a Central Plant Mechanic within the Physical Plant Department. This is a 40 hours a week position and may require regular weekend or late night shifts.

Duties: Perform duties necessary to operate and maintain the Central Chiller Plant including centrifugal pump maintenance/overhaul, centrifugal chiller maintenance, low temp boiler maintenance/repair, monitoring chemical treatment, monitoring/repairing of campus HVAC controls (pneumatic and electronic), and responding in a timely manner to complaint calls.

Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of five years experience as a stationary engineer or chiller plant mechanic. Experience repairing frequency drives and Johnson Metasys or other PLC controls is a plus. Candidates must be motivated and able to work unsupervised, possess good oral and written communication skills, and possess the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Candidate must also be capable of heavy lifting and working on ladders. A current valid Texas driver’s license is required.

Southwestern University offers competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, life, long term disability, retirement, 15-paid holidays, two-weeks vacation, sick leave, tuition assistance, access to athletic facilities, free parking and discounted meal rates.  Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education.  The University’s endowment ranks among the highest per student of undergraduate institutions in the country.  Located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of Austin, Southwestern is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.  Southwestern University is deeply committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and especially encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia.  For information concerning the University, visit our web site at www.southwestern.edu. 

Applications may be obtained from Southwestern University, Office of Human Resources, 1st floor, Cullen Building, at the corner of University and Maple or an application may be downloaded from the web site posting at www.southwestern.edu/hum-res/ and then mailed to Southwestern University, Office of Human Resources, Central Plant Mechanic, P.O. Box 770, Georgetown, TX, 78627-0770 or fax to 512-863-1880.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Southwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.