Multiskill Facilities Maintenance Technician

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Travis County in Austin, TX seeks a Building Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations across county buildings and facilities. The role requires competence in multiple trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, painting, and masonry, with the ability to work on various systems.

This early-career to mid-level position emphasizes safe work practices, teamwork, and the ability to read schematics and blueprints.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and three years of building maintenance experience.
• EPA Universal Certification preferred or obtained within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and related trade skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, components, and facilities.
• Conducts inspections and documents work requirements and materials.
• Performs electrical, plumbing, masonry, and carpentry repairs; services HVAC systems.
• Replaces broken glass; installs/replaces light fixtures and switches.
• Remodels buildings and facilities; may build cabinets and shelves.
• Prepares surfaces for painting and applies paint/sealants.
• May disassemble/assemble and move furniture and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Plastering

Masonry

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Machine servicing

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Blueprints

Safety practices

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

Hand tools

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Travis County in Austin, TX seeks a Building Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations across county buildings and facilities. The role requires competence in multiple trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, painting, and masonry, with the ability to work on various systems.

This early-career to mid-level position emphasizes safe work practices, teamwork, and the ability to read schematics and blueprints.