Facilities Coordinator I

Texas Department of Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Facilities Coordinator I in Houston, TX. The role focuses on coordinating building operations, inspections, and maintenance, while supporting a team in a fast-paced environment.

Training is provided as needed to develop required skills. The position requires a valid driver's license and involves driving a state vehicle, with year-round on-site work in the Houston area.

Qualifications

• 6 years in facilities maintenance, building upkeep, and related trades.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, inspects, and monitors building operations and service activities at one or more sites.
• Leads technical, administrative, or clerical support employees.
• Enters work order information and tracks projects in the Automated Software System.
• Performs preventive maintenance planning and materials estimation.

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Facilities Coordinator I (2602315)

Job Description

Position Information

TxDOT is looking for a Facilities Coordinator I based in Houston, Texas, at the Administrative Services Office at Houston HQ 7600 Washington Ave. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to be part of our facilities team. This position requires a great spirit of teamwork and a strong willingness to learn. We will train you on all aspects of the job. We have a workforce of over 1,200 employees, with opportunities for growth and development. We value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities, such as an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and more. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced team, enjoy learning, and working independently, join us and let us help you reach your goal!

Minimum Salary

45,521.00

Maximum Salary

71,055.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hrs./Week Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Coordinates, inspects, and monitors building maintenance, operations and/or service activities including grounds maintenance, housekeeping, paint shop operations, carpenter shop operations and/or security in a district or at an Austin area campus. Leads technical employees. Work requires contact with contractors and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Leads technical, administrative, or clerical support employees.

Assists in periodic inspections of buildings and grounds.

Coordinates, inspects, and/or monitors building operations and service activities including housekeeping, security, inside painting, carpentry and/or groundskeeping at one or more sites.

Enters work order information and tracks projects in the Automated Software System and orders materials and equipment.

Monitors building maintenance, condition of equipment and service contracts.

Performs evaluation and may assist in developing and implementing the preventive maintenance program.

Provides estimates of time and materials needed for each assignment.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 6 years in building inspection, maintenance, utility systems, electrical, carpentry, painting. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Considerable knowledge of:

Preventive maintenance methods and procedures

Building support service operations and management

Methods and materials used in groundskeeping

Monitoring the status and progress of projects

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Subject to noise

Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine

Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job

Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 8, 2026, 2:13:58 PM

Unposting Date

Sep 22, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s : Property Manager I State Job Code/s : 1990

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.