Construction Maintenance Worker

City of Harlingen Waterworks System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Harlingen Waterworks System is seeking a skilled tradesperson to perform maintenance, repair, and installation of specialized equipment at water and wastewater plants and lift stations. The role requires journeyman-level skills across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and related trades.

Responsibilities include installing equipment, conducting major plant installations, and performing general building maintenance.

Qualifications

• Journeyman skills preferred in construction, plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery used in maintenance and construction.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and interpret plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and repair of structures, equipment, and related apparatus at water and wastewater plants and lift stations.
• Apply journeyman level skills across trades (mechanical, electrical, carpentry, masonry, plumbing).
• Install or replace equipment and participate in major plant installations and overhauls.
• Conduct carpentry, painting, masonry, and general building maintenance tasks as required.
• Install water and wastewater lines and perform plumbing tasks.
• Operate motorized equipment used in construction, maintenance, and repairs.
• Perform cleanup after repairs and follow supervisor directions.
• Work with limited supervision and maintain safe procedures.

Skills

Journeyman skills

Heavy machinery

Troubleshooting

Reading plans

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Salary Range: $17.00 To $21.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs non-skilled and skilled technical work in the maintenance, repair, modification and installation of specialized equipment, structures, fixtures in the water and/or wastewater system and any associated general construction.

DUTIES/TASKS:

• Responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of structures, equipment, machinery, and related apparatuses at water and wastewater plants and lift stations.
• Apply journeyman level skills in several trades, particularly mechanical, electrical, carpentry, masonry, and plumbing variety.
• Installs or replaces equipment and machinery; participates in major plant installations and equipment overhauls.
• Performs varied carpentry, painting, masonry, and other building maintenance tasks as required.
• Installs water and wastewater lines and performs other plumbing tasks.
• Operate various motorized equipment used in general construction, maintenance, and repairs.
• Perform cleanup work after repairs are completed.
• Perform various duties as assigned by the Construction Foreman and Supervisor.
• Independent judgment is exercised in accordance with established procedures and practices of the trade.
• Work is performed under limited to general supervision and is evaluated through observation and overall efficiency of duties performed.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Must have a High School Diploma or GED

LICENSE: Must possess a Texas valid driver’s license

CDL Class “B” with Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsements (PREFERRED); must be obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained as a condition of continued employment.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in common practices, tools, methods, and techniques used in construction and mechanical trades
• Experience as a journeyman, preferably in construction, plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Experience in using basic hand tools and some large equipment
• Experience in operating heavy machinery utilized in maintenance and construction trades.
• Working knowledge of the functions of water and wastewater treatment plant equipment and operations
• Working knowledge to detect and take appropriate action in the operation of water treatment equipment, chemical feed machines and other related equipment.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with wastewater plant activities and chemicals.
• Knowledge of the mechanical requirements associated with a water or wastewater treatment plant system.
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of pumps, motors, and related plant equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must have Journeyman skills preferred-construction, plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Basic knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment associated with the construction and mechanical trade.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with work assignments proper remedial measures.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery utilized in maintenance and construction trades.
• Ability to detect malfunctions in the operation of mechanical equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instruction and to interpret simple plans and sketches.
• Ability to understand and communicate policies, procedures, and services of the HWWS to make decisions in accordance with the fore mentioned and maintain accurate reports as necessary
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately