Building Maintenance Technician (Full-Time, Temporary)

City of Georgetown, TX; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Georgetown, Texas is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician for a full-time temporary assignment to perform routine maintenance across city facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical and concrete work. This role supports safety, efficiency, and comfort for employees and citizens while contributing to space optimization and cost control.

A one-year maintenance background is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of full-time basic construction and facility maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on city facilities to minimize repairs and ensure safety.
• Assist skilled technicians in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related tasks.
• Repair furniture, install surfaces, and maintain safety systems and door hardware.
• Operate light machinery and tools such as saws, drills, sanders, and paint equipment.
• Follow safety policies and communicate effectively with staff and the public.

Skills

Reading instructions

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power Saws

Drills

Air Compressors

Paint Sprayers

Hand Tools

Job description

## Building Maintenance Technician (Full-Time, Temporary)Applylocations: Facilities Shoptime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: 26-02670### It's fun to work in a company where people truly **BELIEVE** in what they're doing!*We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.*Performs general maintenance and construction duties including carpentry, plumbing, electrical and concrete work for city facilities.**Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume.****This is a full-time, temporary position.****Anticipated start date:** July 13, 2026 (flexible)**Anticipated end date:** September 30, 2026 (flexible)**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** *Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:** Performs routine maintenance of all city facilities to minimize repair costs and ensure the safety and comfort of the employees and citizens; makes plumbing repairs, electrical, HVAC, drywall, floor tile, Formica, painting, concrete and masonry repairs.* Assists more experience technicians in performing skilled repair and remodeling work, of varying degrees of complexity at various city facilities to ensure work areas for all employees and the general public are efficient and free of hazards.* Assists in the repair and construction of various types of furniture to allow for customization of employee work areas, to more efficiently utilize space and funds, and help improve productivity. This includes work surfaces, shelves, cabinets, handrails, picture frames, and desks.* Ensures the operation of all mechanical items including safety lock systems, fire door alarms, smoke detectors, door closures, and door locking mechanisms, which allow employees to have a feeling of being safe and secure.* Ensures the operation of all mechanical items including safety lock systems, fire door alarms, smoke detectors, door closures, and door locking mechanisms.* Operates light machinery and equipment such as forklifts and light tractors as required to provide for expeditious completion of projects and to reduce labor and equipment costs.* Operates and maintains a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, and various other hand tools required for maintenance work.* Performs other duties as assigned.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****Education, training and Experience Guidelines**High School diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of full-time work experience in basic construction and facility maintenance. **OR** Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education that provides the required knowledge, skills or abilities.**Knowledge of:*** Basic construction and facility maintenance techniques to include carpentry, electrical plumbing, HVAC, and other associated construction skills.**Skill in:*** Reading and comprehending warning labels, road signs, safety instructions, and work orders.* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.* Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.* Comprehending and following instructions, oral and written.* Measuring and calculating distance, area, volume, perform conversations (e.g., from inches to feet).* Interpreting safety policies and procedures for light construction.* Diagnosing problems and making correct determinations.**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT**Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.Exposure to weather extremes, noise and physical hazard of power tools; dust and heavy lifting.**Hiring Range:** $18.36 - $23.00, hourly.#**LoveWhereYouWork!** Check out the benefits of working with us **here.**Temporary (Fixed Term)-Full time*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us**!*### About UsThe City of Georgetown, Texas is a municipality of 106,000 (census estimate for 2024) located 30 miles north of Austin along I-35. The City can be best characterized by its educated, engaged citizens, its award-winning parks and trails, and its ability to maintain a cohesive, smaller-town feel despite its amazing growth.Our organization's culture is driven by its 5 core values of: Trust, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Work-Life Balance.***The City of Georgetown is an equal opportunity employer.*****Offers of employment with the City of Georgetown is contingent upon:*** Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.* Satisfactory results from a pre-employment drug screening, criminal history background and driving record check.* Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. \***\*The City of Georgetown confirms verification of employment using E-Verify. E-Verify checks the information against records held by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm whether the employee is legally eligible to work in the U.S.**For more information about the City of Georgetown, visit our website at https://www.georgetowntexas.gov