MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III - 3rd shift - George Bush Airport

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston's Houston Airport System (HAS) Maintenance division seeks a Maintenance Mechanic III to prevent mechanical failure and identify safety hazards across HAS facilities, including IAH, HOU and EFD. The role may require work on various pumps and equipment throughout the airport complex with routine preventative maintenance.

Candidates must obtain all security badges (including Custom Border Patrol access) within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Specialized training beyond high school level in a specific area or trade may be required.
• One year of experience in Building or Mechanical maintenance is required.
• Must have valid Texas driver’s license and comply with City of Houston driving policy; may require CDL.

Responsibilities

• Installs mechanical equipment and components.
• Repairs, refurbishes, and maintains pumps and miscellaneous rotating equipment.
• Operates vehicles and specialized equipment in support of restroom and facility maintenance.
• Repairs and maintains equipment and parts; practice conservation.
• Performs general building maintenance including painting, carpentry, plumbing and roofing repairs.
• Rehabilitates and monitors equipment, facilities and systems such as elevators and HVAC.
• Provides preventive maintenance to equipment, buildings and facilities.
• May lead and train lower-level personnel.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Safety consciousness

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Vocational training beyond high school

Tools

Drain cleaners

Sewer machines

Vacuum trucks

Trailers

Job description

Applications will be accepted from: All Persons Interested
Division/Section: Houston Airport System - IAH Corrective Maintenance
Workdays & Hours: Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday 10:00pm – 06:30am. *Varies (Shift work, including rotation, weekends, and holidays) Subject to change.

Purpose of Division

The purpose of Houston Airport System (HAS) Maintenance Business Unit is to effectively deliver self-performed maintenance services at each of the three HAS airports.

Purpose of the Position

The purpose of the Maintenance Mechanic III position is to prevent mechanical failure of equipment, to identify and correct safety hazards, and inspect, repair, clean and maintain several types of equipment: pumps, miscellaneous rotating and reciprocating equipment, plumbing equipment (sinks, commodes, urinals, flush valves, and faucets) and machinery throughout the airport complex. This position may be assigned duties at all Houston Airport System facilities including IAH, HOU, and EFD.

"Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."

Maintenance Mechanic III duties will include but are not limited to:

• Installs Mechanical equipment and components.
• Repairs, refurbishes, and maintains several types of pumps (i.e. Hydraulic, oil, gas, diesel) and miscellaneous rotating and reciprocating equipment and machinery.
• Operates vehicles and specialized equipment (drain cleaners, sewer machines, vacuum trucks, trailers,) in support of restroom and facility maintenance work across airport facilities.
• Repairs and maintains equipment and parts. Practices equipment and parts conservation.
• Performs additional maintenance activities such as painting, a/c repairs, carpentry, carpet, plumbing, concrete and roofing repairs as in general building maintenance.
• Rehabilitates and monitors equipment, facilities, and systems (i.e. elevators, escalators, automatic doors, ticket dispenser's electric gates, a/c and heating equipment).
• Provides preventive maintenance to equipment, buildings, facilities, and systems.
• May lead and train lower-level personnel.

Working Conditions

The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker. Walking and standing for extended periods of time. Working rotation, weekends including holiday shifts.

Educational Requirements

Specialized training in principles, procedures, practices, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required.

Experience Requirements

One year of experience in Building or Mechanical maintenance is required.

License Requirements

Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving. May require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Selection/Skills Tests Required

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

Safety Impact Position - YES

If Yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 14

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employment

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.