Facility Maintenance Technician II (P093)

Tarrant Regional Water District; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant Regional Water District is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician II to maintain and repair TRWD buildings, structures, and grounds in a hands-on, safety-conscious role. You will coordinate tasks with senior staff, manage work orders, and ensure preventive maintenance programs run smoothly.

The position requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. A valid Texas driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Trade school accreditations totaling two years preferred.
• Associate degree or equivalent beneficial to the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks on TRWD buildings and grounds.
• Lead projects from start to finish with senior staff.
• Enter data for work orders and timekeeping.
• Coordinate routine preventative maintenance.
• Transport materials and equipment for maintenance projects.
• Uphold safety standards and maintain a clean work environment.
• Interact with other TRWD personnel.
• Participate in after-hours emergency response and on-call rotation.
• Report maintenance or structural issues to supervisor.
• Participate in applicable condition assessments and district readiness.

Skills

Good communication

Influence and motivation

Self-motivated

Follow instructions

Team orientation

Safety awareness

Organized work

Computer skills

Cross-department collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school accreditations totaling two years

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary: Salary Range: $21.71 - $32.57 per hour. The Facility Maintenance Technician II is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of water district buildings and structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks, such as painting, carpentry, basic plumbing, remodeling work, other general maintenance, etc., on TRWD buildings, structures, and grounds.
• Responsible for assigned projects from start to finish in coordination with senior Facilities staff, including, but not limited to, identifying materials and labor needs, completing the work, and leading work crews.
• Perform data entry for work orders and for timekeeping.
• Perform and/or coordinate routine preventative maintenance.
• Transport materials and equipment for maintenance projects.
• Uphold safety standards and maintain a clean work environment.
• Interact and coordinate with other TRWD personnel.
• After‑hours emergency response.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation.
• Report maintenance or structural issues to department supervisor.
• Participate in applicable condition assessments.
• Maintain familiarity with strategic district levels of service.
• Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts.
• May supervise janitorial staff.
• Performance review alignment for janitorial staff.
• May review job descriptions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Experience

• Four (4) years of facility maintenance, remodeling, or a related field.
• Ability to identify materials necessary for an assigned task or project.
• Ability to lead others and be responsible from start to finish of assigned projects.

Desired Experience

• Six (6) years of experience in facility maintenance, remodeling, or a related field.
• Ability to identify labor needs for an assigned task or project.
• Participation in a building trade apprenticeship or equivalent.

Required Education/Certification/License

• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.

Desired Education/Certification/License

• Trade school accreditations totaling two (2) years in a related field.
• Associate degree or equivalent.

Success Factors/Job Competencies

• Good communication skills.
• Influence and motivation of others.
• Be self‑motivated and able to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Be able to work within and promote a team environment.
• Uphold safety standards.
• Clean and organized work environment.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with other departments.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically resides within a computer workroom, pump station office and/or out in the field exposing the employee to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This position will also work in confined spaces, on water ways such as lakes or rivers, and at various heights.