Senior Maintenance Worker

The Brazos River Authority; Graford (TX); On-site; USD 66,106,000 - 84,301,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brazos River Authority in Possum Kingdom is seeking a Senior Maintenance Worker to join a team responsible for maintaining BRA facilities, parks, and equipment. You will monitor, repair and perform building and grounds maintenance, including painting, carpentry, plumbing and light electrical work.

You will operate heavy equipment as needed, assist with dam operations, keep daily records, and provide courteous customer service to staff.

Qualifications

• Four years' experience or equivalent education.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License with good driving record.
• Preferred: CDL/Texas Class B; Welding Certification; Crane Operator Certification and/or Refrigerant Certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, repair and maintain grounds and facilities; perform building maintenance including painting, carpet installation, plumbing and light electrical work.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed to support maintenance and dam operations.
• Daily record keeping and provide customer service to BRA staff and visitors.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Facility maintenance

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Welding Certification

Crane Operator Certification

Refrigerant Certification

CDL (Texas Class B)

Job description

Maintenance Worker - Senior

Pay Grade: 918

Location: Possum Kingdom

Vacancy Announcement

Nature Of The Work

Safety Sensitive Position WC - 9102

Brief Description

The purpose of this position is to monitor, repair and maintain grounds and facilities as part of a team for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). This is accomplished by maintaining, repairing, cleaning, and renovating BRA facilities, parks, and equipment and providing routine grounds maintenance. This position performs building maintenance by painting, installing carpet, providing plumbing repairs and assisting with electrical repairs and installations; and performs grounds maintenance by cleaning and maintaining parks and restrooms; mowing; weed-eating; trimming trees; fertilizing; operating sprinkler systems; repairing cement and rock work fixtures; constructing and repairing fences, gates, picnic tables, awnings and buildings; completing welding and fabrication as needed on facilities and equipment; and using heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front end loaders, cranes, compressors, jack hammers, boats, and tractors to perform necessary maintenance and repairs. Other duties include assisting with dam operations, performing routine equipment maintenance, daily record keeping, interacting and providing customer service with other employees and any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of four years' experience or equivalent education
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and Good Driving Record
• Preferred: Commercial Drivers License or Texas Class B Driver's License; Welding Certification; Crane Operator Certification and/or Refrigerant Certification

• High School Diploma - Awarded for the completion of High School.

Key Competencies

• Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization; stepping in to fill necessary roles that others are unable or unwilling to do; demonstrating strong communication skills to others on the team through active listening, summarizing, facilitating and "bridge building"...
• Demonstrating self-motivation; effective performance is driven from within rather than being conditional on pressure from external factors (e.g. boss, peers, subordinates, deadlines, crises, etc.).
• Acquiring and demonstrating knowledge of safety and health procedures as they relate to the human resources of the organization and the protection of property.
• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications...
• Taking the initiative to consistently meet or exceed (external and internal) customer expectations and specifications...
• Taking responsibility for clarifying the expectations of others; acknowledging how personal decisions, actions, and standards of performance influence work accomplishments; accepting responsibility for work accomplishments; and recognizing changes required to achieve better results going forward...

STARTING SALARY RANGE

$23.07 to $29.42 per hour. This is a non-exempt position.

POSTING DATE

September 28, 2026 Open until filled.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays

BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE

The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer- focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA.

The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.