On-Call Maintenance Technician: HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a maintenance assistant to support building maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning. You will respond to emergency calls during evenings, midnights, and weekends, and assist with various facilities tasks across the jail complex.

The role requires basic maintenance experience or formal training, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Texas driver’s license. You must be able to work rotating days/shifts and pass a security clearance check.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited High School/GED.
• 6 months of general maintenance experience in a mechanical field or 1 year of related training (or a combination).
• Six months of work-related experience can substitute for six months of formal training or any combination.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor maintenance and emergency repairs to buildings, plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems.
• Log, inspect, and maintain building mechanical equipment; monitor meters and system operations.
• Work on jail doors; adjust/repair door mechanisms as needed.
• Inspect main and auxiliary mechanical systems including boilers, condensate tanks and pumps.
• Conduct weekly and monthly operational maintenance inspections.
• Complete required reports and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driving

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Dallas County is seeking a maintenance assistant to support building maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning. You will respond to emergency calls during evenings, midnights, and weekends, and assist with various facilities tasks across the jail complex.

The role requires basic maintenance experience or formal training, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Texas driver’s license. You must be able to work rotating days/shifts and pass a security clearance check.