Maintenance Mechanic II

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Wellness program

Professional development

Flexible spending account

457 deferred compensation plans

Retirement pension (TCDRS)

Transportation assistance

Disability and life insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a Building Engineer to install, repair, and maintain equipment and facilities to ensure uninterrupted operations. The role includes non-routine tasks, adherence to building codes, and coordination with a team across sites.

Three years of hands-on facility maintenance experience and a high school diploma or GED are required; EPA certification is preferred. The position is full-time, on-site, with a broad benefits package and potential deployment during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of hands-on building engineering operations and maintenance experience.
• EPA Universal Certification preferred as noted in the preferences.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-routine building repairs and maintenance to ensure functional facilities.
• Repair and maintain machinery, electrical wiring, plumbing, and water systems.
• Assist and train junior staff; follow blueprints and codes.
• Possibly drive to multiple sites with a county vehicle.
• Comply with safety checks, security, and drug screening requirements.

Skills

Follow instructions

Hand tools

Power equipment use

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Position Overview

Responsible for installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment and other duties required to maintain functioning building(s) or facilities.

Position Description

Responsible for installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment and other duties required to maintain functioning building(s) or facilities.

Job Duties

• Performs duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine, involving building repairs both cosmetic and structural, repair and maintenance of machinery, electrical wiring and fixtures, water and wastewater systems, plumbing, and physical structure in accordance with instructions, blueprints, manuals, and all building codes.
• May apply advanced skills in area of specialization, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.
• Resolves most questions and problems.
• May be required to drive a personal or county vehicle to various work sites.
• Assists and trains less experienced co-workers and performs other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

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Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience

• Three (3) years of hands-on experience in various aspects of building engineering operations, repairs, and maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities such as air handlers, pumps, boilers, chillers, and motors.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in a thorough, neat, and timely manner.
• Skilled in the care and use of hand tools and power equipment used in maintenance engineering trades.
• Must display mechanical aptitude.
• Good understanding of equipment and ductwork installation.
• Self-starter possessing the interpersonal skills required to be a productive team player.
• Ability to maintain a courteous, helpful behavior at all times.
• Must be able to pass a security check and drug test, as required. This position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
• May be required to obtain a license in the assigned area.
• Valid driver's license (Texas upon hire) and a good driving record.

Emergency Deployment & Continuity of Operations Requirement

In accordance with Harris County's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:

• Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities.
• Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location, role, or telework assignment during emergency events.
• Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events.
• Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.

Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian, maintenance).

Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian, maintenance).

Automatic Disqualification

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
• Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
• Family Violence conviction

NOTE

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience

• Two (2) years of related technical school or courses.

Licensure

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Certification.

General Information

Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.

Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending on the project or workload.

Salary

Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure

Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).

This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FEATURED BENEFITS

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Wellness.
• Professional development opportunity.
• Flexible spending account.
• 457 deferred compensation plans.
• Retirement pension (TCDRS).
• Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
• Disability and life insurance.
• Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications, positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.