MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III - Hobby Airport

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston, Houston Airports System – Hobby Airport Terminal Maintenance, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic III to prevent equipment failures, identify hazards, and perform repairs across airport facilities, including pumps, plumbing, and related machinery. Work may span IAH, HOU, and EFD campuses.

The role requires at least one year of building or mechanical maintenance experience, a valid Texas driver’s license, and ability to obtain required security clearances.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in Building or Mechanical Maintenance.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Valid Texas driver’s license; CDL may be required per department rules.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, and maintains pumps and rotating equipment.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing fixtures and related machinery.
• Operates vehicles to and from work sites as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical and HVAC systems as assigned.
• Assists with carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance tasks.
• Responds to maintenance requests and emergencies promptly (within standard response times).

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Building Maintenance

Driver's License

Education

Specialized training beyond high school

Job description

Position Overview

Applications will be Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division/ Section: Houston Airport System - Hobby Airport Terminal Maintenance

Workdays & Hours

*Varied (*Rotating shifts including some weekends and holidays)

Purpose of Division

The purpose of the Houston Airports (HAS) Terminal Maintenance Division is to effectively deliver self-performed, and contracted, maintenance services and effectively manage the airports general maintenance services by establishing and maintaining asset management standards and effectively executing capital renewal and rehabilitation projects.

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."

The 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 to and from work sites
• 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 of equipment, buildings, facilities and systems
• May lead and train lower-level personnel
• Maintain Plumbing fixtures using various methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance industry
• Respond to corrective maintenance emergency calls within 15 mins of notification
• Operates various equipment such as: High Pressure Drain cleaner, Forklift, Electrical Generator, Trash pumps, Medium Drain cleaners, Motorized vehicles, and various hand tools
• Keep equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance checklist requirements; follow manufacture manuals; troubleshoot malfunctions; call for repairs and complete the daily check sheets
• With minimal supervision, enters updates, and completes work order data in the maintenance management system
• Performs additional maintenance activities such as painting, a/c repairs, carpentry, carpet, plumbing, concrete and roofing repairs as in general building maintenance
• Repairs, refurbishes and maintains several types of pumps (i.e. hydraulic, oil, gas, diesel) and miscellaneous rotating and reciprocating equipment and machinery
• Provides preventive maintenance of equipment, buildings and systems

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.

Minimum Requirements

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

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).

Preferences

• Preference will be given to applicants with Airport experience.
• 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.

General Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.